preapproved

ap·prove

P p

Definitions of preapproved word

verb with object preapproved 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 preapproved to consent or agree to: Father approved our plan to visit Chicago. 1
verb with object preapproved to confirm or sanction formally; ratify: The Senate promptly approved the bill. 1
verb with object preapproved Obsolete. to demonstrate; show. to make good; attest. to prove by trial. to convict. 1
verb without object preapproved 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. 1

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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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.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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