preapprove

ap·prove

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-proov]
- /əˈpruv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-proov]
- /əˈpruv/

Definitions of preapprove word

verb without object preapprove to speak or consider favorably (sometimes followed by of): Mother didn't approve of him. The boss wouldn't approve of the plan. He said that he approved. 2
verb with object preapprove to speak or think favorably of; pronounce or consider agreeable or good; judge favorably: to approve the policies of the administration. 1
verb with object preapprove to consent or agree to: Father approved our plan to visit Chicago. 1
verb with object preapprove Obsolete. to demonstrate; show. to make good; attest. to prove by trial. to convict. 1
verb with object preapprove to confirm or sanction formally; ratify: The Senate promptly approved the bill. 0
verb preapprove to approve in advance 0

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Origin of preapprove

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English a(p)proven < Anglo-French, Old French aprover < Latin approbāre, equivalent to ap- ap-1 + probāre to prove

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Parts of speech for Preapprove

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Preapprove

preapprove popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

preapprove usage trend in Literature

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