To approve
Example: The manager approves the proposal after review
Definition
"To approve" means to officially agree to or accept something, often after careful consideration or review. It involves giving permission or sanction to a proposal, plan, or action, indicating that it meets required standards or expectations.
Etymology
The verb "to approve" originates from the Latin word 'approbare,' meaning 'to test or prove.' It entered English through Old French 'aprover,' which meant to confirm or sanction. Did you know? The root 'probare' in Latin also gives us the word 'probation,' related to testing or trial.
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"To approve" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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