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How to pronounce “approve

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Pronunciation guide for approve

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of approve with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Why Ukraine’s Drone Attack on Russia Changes War Foreverto approve an annexation, all of this stuff.
Definition summary
(transitive) To officially sanction; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.

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How to pronounce approve

Why Ukraine’s Drone Attack on Russia Changes War Forever

to approve an annexation, all of this stuff.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “approve

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To officially sanction; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.
  • (transitive) To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.
  • (transitive, archaic) To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.
  • (intransitive, followed by "of") To consider worthy (to); to be pleased (with); to accept.
  • (archaic, transitive, usually with a reflexive pronoun) To show to be worthy; to demonstrate the merits of.

Practice Nearby Words

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