transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈprüv ]
verb
( ap·proved ; ap·prov·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French apruer, approver, from Latin approbare, from ad- + probare to prove — more at prove
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1. obsolete : prove , attest
2. : to have or express a favorable opinion of
couldn't approve such conduct
3.
a. : to accept as satisfactory
hopes she will approve the date of the meeting
b. : to give formal or official sanction to : ratify
Congress approved the proposed budget
intransitive verb
: to take a favorable view
doesn't approve of fighting
• ap·prov·ing·ly -ˈprü-viŋ-lē adverb
Synonyms:
approve , endorse , sanction , accredit , certify mean to have or express a favorable opinion of. approve often implies no more than this but may suggest considerable esteem or admiration
the parents approve of the marriage
endorse suggests an explicit statement of support
publicly endorsed her for Senator
sanction implies both approval and authorization
the President sanctioned covert operations
accredit and certify usually imply official endorsement attesting to conformity to set standards
the board voted to accredit the college
must be certified to teach