approves

Meanings

• verb

  express approval or consent

• verb

  make (something) legally valid or enforceable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with approves
proves , approveses , improves

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Variants

List of all variants of approves that leads to same result
approve , approved , approves , approving , approvingly , pre-approval , pre-approvals , pre-approve , pre-approved , pre-approves , pre-approving , preapproval , preapprovals , preapprove , preapproved , preapproves , preapproving

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Forms

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approved, approving, approves, approvedly

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Etymology

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Originated from the Old French word 'aprover', which means 'to test, try, or examine'. The word 'approve' was first used in English in the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'approval' is often used in the context of employment, where an employer grants approval for an employee's request or proposal.

2. In some legal contexts, the term 'approval' may also refer to the process of formally adopting a budget or financial plan.

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Related Concepts

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1. approval: The act of expressing approval or consent.

2. endorsement: A formal statement or action indicating approval or support.

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Culture

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The word 'approve' has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in the context of formal approval or consent. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew', Petruchio asks Katherine for her approval in their marriage.

How to Memorize "approves"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'approve' as a green light or a stamp of approval.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'approve' with the feeling of agreement or consent.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'approve' comes from the word 'aprove', meaning 'to test or try'.

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