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approve in Dutch

approve in Dutch is goedkeuren, instemmen met — approve means to officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory.

approve in Dutch

goedkeuren
verb
goedkeuren
verb
(transitive, archaic) To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.
instemmen met
verb
(transitive, archaic) To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.
instemmen met
verb
(intransitive, followed by "of") To consider worthy (to); to be pleased (with); to accept.

What does "approve" mean?

  1. verb To officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory.
    "The council approved the plans for a new library on the high street."
  2. verb To think well of something or someone; to be pleased with.
    "I don't approve of people talking loudly on their phones on trains."
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approve in a sentence

  • The council approved the plans for a new library on the high street.
  • The bank approved her loan application.
  • I don't approve of people talking loudly on their phones on trains.
  • My grandmother approves of anyone who eats a proper breakfast.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "approve" in Dutch?
"approve" in Dutch is goedkeuren, instemmen met. approve means: To officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory.
How do you use "approve" in a sentence?
Example: "The council approved the plans for a new library on the high street." In Dutch, "approve" is goedkeuren, instemmen met.
Are there other ways to say "approve" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "approve": goedkeuren, instemmen met.
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