Ingles

disapprove

gb/dˌɪsəpɹˈuv/ us/dˌɪsəpɹˈuv/
B2 Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa B2 state
1

think something is wrong

To think something is not good or not acceptable.

Padron ng paggamit: disapprove (of) [something/someone] ; disapprove (of) [someone] doing [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners often confuse disapprove with disagree: you can disagree without judging something as wrong; disapprove usually includes a negative judgment.
Mga kasingkahulugan
dislike (Often more personal taste; disapprove suggests a judgment about right/wrong or acceptability.) | object (Emphasizes stating opposition, often aloud.) | condemn (Stronger and more public/forceful than disapprove.)
Mga kasalungat
approve (To think something is good or acceptable.) | support (To actively back an idea or action, not just accept it.)
Mga kolokasyon
disapprove of something |disapprove of someone |strongly disapprove |disapprove deeply |disapprove of the idea |disapprove of the plan |disapprove of the behavior |disapprove of the decision |disapprove of someone doing something |generally disapprove
Mga tema
opinions |emotions |social_norms
Mga Halimbawa
  • Her parents disapproved of the way he spoke to her.
  • Many people disapprove of using phones during meals.
  • I don’t disapprove of the idea, but I think it needs more planning.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • My teacher disapproves of cheating.
  • I disapprove of smoking indoors.
Pandiwa formal C1 action
2

refuse to approve officially

To officially say “no” to a plan or request.

Padron ng paggamit: disapprove [a plan/proposal/application/request]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
In this meaning, disapprove can take a direct object (disapprove a proposal). In everyday speech, people more often say reject or refuse to approve.
Mga kasingkahulugan
reject (More common and direct; focuses on saying no.) | refuse (Highlights the act of not granting permission/approval.) | decline (More polite or official-sounding than reject.)
Mga kasalungat
approve (To officially accept or authorize.) | authorize (Emphasizes giving formal permission or power.)
Mga kolokasyon
disapprove a proposal |disapprove a plan |disapprove an application |disapprove a request |disapprove a measure |disapprove a motion |formally disapprove |disapprove unanimously |the committee disapproved |the board disapproved
Mga tema
business |government |law |administration
Mga Halimbawa
  • The regulator disapproved the merger on competition grounds.
  • The board disapproved the budget revision after a brief debate.
  • His visa application was disapproved due to missing documents.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The committee disapproved the plan.
  • They approved my first request but disapproved the second.
Pandiwa B2 action
3

show you do not approve

To show that you think something is not acceptable.

Padron ng paggamit: disapprove ; disapprove at [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Don’t confuse disapprove (showing a negative judgment) with disprove (showing something is false).
Mga kasingkahulugan
frown (Focuses on facial expression rather than the judgment itself.) | protest (Stronger; implies speaking out against something.)
Mga kasalungat
nod (A gesture often used to signal agreement/approval.) | praise (To express approval positively and explicitly.)
Mga kolokasyon
disapprove silently |disapprove openly |disapprove strongly |disapprove immediately |disapprove at the suggestion |disapprove at the remark |look disapproving |shake your head in disapproval |disapprove of what you hear |disapprove when you see it
Mga tema
communication |emotions |social_norms
Mga Halimbawa
  • He disapproved when he heard how much it would cost.
  • She said nothing, but her expression clearly disapproved.
  • The audience disapproved loudly as the speaker continued.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • My dad disapproved when I came home late.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
disapprove
IPA
GB/dˌɪsəpɹˈuv/
US/dˌɪsəpɹˈuv/
Mga pantig at diin
dis - ap - prove (3 pantig)
Stress on 3rd syllable (prove)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
  • Base: disapprove
  • 3rd Person Singular: disapproves
  • Present Participle: disapproving
  • Past: disapproved
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
disapproves verb disapproving verb disapproved verb
Core family
disapproval noun B2
Related words
disapprovingly adverb
Negative and opposite forms
approve verb B1 approval noun B1 approving adjective
Mga ekspresyon

be disapproved of

1
/bˈi dˌɪsəpɹˈuvd əv/
fixed phrase

be seen as unacceptable

To be something that people think is wrong or not acceptable.

Mga Halimbawa
  • In some workplaces, visible tattoos are still disapproved of.
  • Public displays of affection may be disapproved of in more conservative communities.
  • Late-night parties are often disapproved of by the neighbors.

disapprove of

1
/dˌɪsəpɹˈuv əv/
fixed phrase

not approve of something

To think something is not acceptable.

Mga Halimbawa
  • I disapprove of people speaking loudly on the train.
  • They disapprove of the way she runs the team.
  • Most doctors disapprove of self-diagnosing online.

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