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- Dictionaryap·prov·ing/əˈpro͞oviNG/
adjective
- 1. showing or feeling approval of someone or something: "the wine drew approving comments from across the table"
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1. : to have or express a favorable opinion of. couldn't approve such conduct. 2. a. : to accept as satisfactory. hopes she will approve the date of the meeting. b. : to give formal or official sanction (see sanction entry 1 sense 4c) to : ratify. Congress approved the proposed budget. 3. obsolete : prove, attest. intransitive verb.
APPROVING definition: 1. showing that you have a positive opinion about something or someone: 2. showing that you have a…. Learn more.
The meaning of APPROVING is showing approval or acceptance. How to use approving in a sentence.
to accept, allow, or officially agree to something: We had to wait months for the council to approve our plans to extend the house. The court approved the sale of the property. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
to accept, allow, or officially agree to something: We had to wait months for the council to approve our plans to to build an addition on our house. The court approved the sale of the property. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
1. To consent to officially or formally; confirm or sanction: The Senate approved the treaty. 2. To consider right or good: "He came to ask me ... whether I approved his choice altogether" (Jane Austen). 3. Obsolete To prove or attest. v.intr. To show, feel, or express approval: We didn't approve of the decision.
Definition of 'approving' approving. (əpruːvɪŋ ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B2. An approving reaction or remark shows support for something, or satisfaction with it. His mother leaned forward and gave him an approving look. Synonyms: favourable, admiring, applauding, respectful More Synonyms of approving. approvingly graded adverb.
