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# approve

verb (approve, approves, approved, approving)

«approve» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. To think that something or someone is good, right or acceptable ("approve of"). [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approve/#m1)
2. To officially agree to a plan, request or idea and allow it to happen. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approve/#m2)
3. To say yes to something after checking it, like approving a design. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approve/#m3)

### In the lessons

Used in everyday life (parents approve of friends or plans), school (the head approves a trip), and adult life (a bank approves a loan). It tells the reader someone gives permission or a good opinion. Phrases: approve of, approve a plan, approved by, seal of approval.

### Examples

- My parents approve of my new friend. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approve/#x1)
- The head teacher approved the class trip to the zoo. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approve/#x2)
- Mum doesn't approve of eating in front of the TV. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approve/#x3)
- The council approved the plans for a new library. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approve/#x4)
- This toy has been approved as safe for small children. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approve/#x5)
- The bank approved the loan for the house. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approve/#x6)
- I hope the teacher approves my project idea. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approve/#x7)
- Toto did not approve of this new comrade at first, for he could not forget how nearly he had been crushed between the Lion’s great jaws. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approve/#x8)

### Note

"Approve of" + person or thing = think it is good; "approve" + plan = officially allow. Noun: approval. Opposite: disapprove (of), reject. Past: approved.

## In Jewish tradition

Here it means to agree with and follow what others say, even when it is foolish. In the primary lessons: Used in everyday life (parents approve of friends or plans), school (the head approves a trip), and adult life (a bank approves a loan). It tells the reader someone gives permission or a good opinion. Phrases: approve of, approve a plan, approved by, seal of approval.

### Examples

- This is the way of them that are foolish, and of those who after them approve their sayings. (Writings PSA.49.14, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/approve/#x1)

### Note

"Approve of" + person or thing = think it is good; "approve" + plan = officially allow. Noun: approval. Opposite: disapprove (of), reject. Past: approved.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «approve» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approve/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«approve» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/approve.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «approve» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/approve/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«approve» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/approve.html) on Mova free.