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approve for
/əˈpruːv fɔːr/◆phrasal verb
to officially authorize or endorse something for a specific purpose
The board approved the budget for the new project.
The board officially authorized the budget for the new project.
Business
formal
To officially authorize or endorse something for a specific purpose, often after review or consideration.
The committee approved the proposal for the new policy.
The committee officially authorized the proposal for the new policy.
The FDA approved the drug for human use.
The FDA officially authorized the drug for human use.
Commonly used in formal contexts such as business, law, and finance.
Collocations
approve for useto authorize something for useapprove for publicationto authorize something for publication
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Pro Tip
Formal Context
Use 'approve for' in formal settings such as business meetings, legal documents, or official communications.
Gold Rule
Correct Usage
Ensure that 'approve for' is followed by a specific purpose or context, such as 'approve for use' or 'approve for publication'.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'approve' (from Middle English 'approven') and the preposition 'for', indicating authorization for a specific purpose.
Usage Notes
This phrasal verb is commonly used in formal contexts, particularly in business, legal, and financial settings. It implies a formal process of review and authorization.
Word Breakdown
approve
to officially authorize or endorse
rootfor
indicating the purpose or context
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