1. approved
adjective. ['əˈpruːvd'] established by authority; given authoritative approval.
Synonyms
- sanctioned
- authorised
Antonyms
- unlawful
- unofficial
- illegitimate
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Words that Rhyme with Approved
- unimproved
- disproved
- unproved
- improved
- unmoved
- removed
- moved
Example sentences of the word approved
1. Verb, past participle
Expect to attend training if your application is approved.
2. Verb, past tense
Like other teachers, special education instructors have to hold a four-year degree and complete approved teacher education courses.
Quotes containing the word approved
1. A person once asked me, in a provocative manner, if I approved of homosexuality. I replied with another question: 'Tell me: when God looks at a gay person, does he endorse the existence of this person with love, or reject and condemn this person?' We must always consider the person.
- Pope Francis
2. I did not attend his funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it.
- Mark Twain
3. You are allowed to think whatever you want at Emory, so long as it is approved by administrators. They are watching.
- Jarod Kintz, This Book is Not FOR SALE