approve
gb/əpɹˈuv/ us/əpɹˈuv/
B1
Angličtina
~ 1800
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Sloveso
B1
action
1
Formally accept or agree to
To say yes to something or decide it is good or right, often in an official way.
Vzorec užití:
to approve [plan/proposal/request]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'approve' with 'agree'. 'Approve' usually involves an official decision or permission, while 'agree' is about sharing the same opinion.
Synonyma
authorize (Implies granting formal permission, often with legal power.)
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endorse (Suggests public or official support, sometimes for a person or idea.)
Antonyma
reject (Means to refuse to accept something as good or suitable.)
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disapprove (Means to not accept or agree with something, often morally or personally.)
Kolokace
approve a plan
|approve a proposal
|approve a request
|approve a budget
|approve a contract
Témata
business
|law
|daily life
|work
Příklady
- The committee approved the new budget after several revisions.
- The city council approved the construction project.
- Her manager approved her request for vacation days.
Učební příklady
- The teacher approved my idea for the project.
- My boss approved my holiday request.
- The school approved the new class schedule.
Sloveso
B1
action
2
Consider something good or acceptable
To like something or think it is good or right.
Vzorec užití:
to approve of [something/someone]
Častá chyba:
Learners often forget to use 'of' in this sense. The correct form is 'approve of', not just 'approve'.
Synonyma
support (Indicates backing an idea or action emotionally or morally.)
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favor (Suggests preference for something over alternatives.)
Antonyma
disapprove of (Means to think something is wrong or bad.)
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oppose (Actively work against an idea or action.)
Kolokace
approve of behavior
|approve of methods
|approve of decision
Témata
emotions
|opinions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- I don't approve of the way they treat their employees.
- Most parents approve of this teaching method.
- She strongly approves of his dedication to work.
Učební příklady
- My parents approve of my new job.
- I approve of your choice.
- She does not approve of smoking.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
approve
IPA
GB/əpɹˈuv/
US/əpɹˈuv/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ap - prove (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (prove)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: approve
- 3rd Person Singular: approves
- Present Participle: approving
- Past: approved
Příbuzná slova
Forms
approves
verb
approving
verb
approved
verb
Core family
approval
noun B1
Related words
approvingly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Výrazy
approve of
1/əpɹˈuv əv/
fixed phrase
Think something is good/acceptable
To like something or think it is right.
Příklady
- I don't approve of lying under any circumstances.
- Does your boss approve of working from home?
grant approval
4/ɡɹˈænt əpɹˈuvəl/
fixed phrase
formal
Officially agree to a request/plan
To officially say yes to a request or plan.
Příklady
- The board granted approval for the merger.
- They must grant approval before construction begins.
give the green light
2/ɡˈɪv ðə ɡɹˈin lˈaɪt/
idiom
informal
Give official permission to proceed
To say yes so that someone can start doing something.
Příklady
- The mayor gave the green light to the new park project.
- The manager gave us the green light to launch the campaign.
give the green light
3/ɡˈɪv ðə ɡɹˈin lˈaɪt/
idiom
Allow something to start officially
To give permission for something to begin.
Příklady
- The boss gave the green light for the new project.
- They can't start building until the city gives the green light.