B1verbworkbusiness
US/əˈpruːv/
UK/əˈpruːv/
to officially accept a plan or request; or to think that someone or something is good
In context
The bank approved my loan after checking my salary.
My parents don't approve of my plan to quit university.
The new vaccine was approved for use in children.
Words that go with approve
verb + preposition
- approve ofHer grandmother doesn't approve of tattoos.
verb + noun
- approve a planThe council approved a plan to build a new park.
- approve a requestMy manager approved my request for leave.
- approve the budgetThe board will approve the budget next week.
adverb + verb
- officially approvedThe project was officially approved last month.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My father doesn't approve my boyfriend.Correct: My father doesn't approve of my boyfriend.