approved

• Bezeichnet etwas, das offiziell gebilligt, genehmigt oder als zufriedenstellend anerkannt wurde.

Describes something that has been officially accepted or considered satisfactory.

1. Officially acceptedB1formal

   Having received official permission or confirmation.

   Genehmigt

   • The project plan was approved by the board.
   • All approved applications will be processed next week.
   • The budget was approved after a lengthy discussion.

   Synonymeacceptedaccreditedauthorizedcertifiedlicensedofficialratifiedsanctionedvalidated

   Antonymerejected

2. Endorsed or sanctionedB1formal

   Formally agreed to or supported by an authority.

   genehmigt

   • The approved vendor list includes only certified suppliers.
   • The new drug is approved for use in treating the disease.
   • The school's approved curriculum meets national standards.

   Synonymeacceptedaccreditedauthorizedlicensedofficialratifiedsanctionedvalidated

   Antonymeopposedrejected

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas offiziell zuzustimmen oder etwas als zufriedenstellend anzunehmen.

A verb meaning to officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory.

1. B1formal

   To officially agree to or accept a proposal, request, or plan.

   Genehmigen

   • The committee approved the new budget.
   • The bank approved her loan application.
   • The manager approved the vacation request.

   Synonymeacceptauthorizeconfirmendorseratifysanctionvalidate

   Antonymedenydisapproverefuserejectveto

2. Believe something is goodB1formal

   To think that someone or something is good or acceptable.

   Etwas gutheißen

   • My parents approve of my career choice.
   • She doesn't approve of smoking.
   • I approve of your decision to study abroad.

   Synonymeacceptapplaudcommendendorsefavorratifysanctionsupport

   Antonymecensurecondemncriticizedisapproveopposereject