approve in German
approve in German is billigen, genehmigen, gutheißen — approve means to officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory.
approve in German
billigen
(transitive) To officially sanction; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.
genehmigen
(transitive) To officially sanction; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.
billigen
(transitive) To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.
gutheißen
(transitive) To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.
billigen
(transitive, archaic) To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.
gutheißen
(transitive, archaic) To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.
bewilligen
(transitive, archaic) To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.
gutheißen
(intransitive, followed by "of") To consider worthy (to); to be pleased (with); to accept.
billigen
(intransitive, followed by "of") To consider worthy (to); to be pleased (with); to accept.
bewilligen
(intransitive, followed by "of") To consider worthy (to); to be pleased (with); to accept.
What does "approve" mean?
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verb To officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory.
"The council approved the plans for a new library on the high street."
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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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What is "approve" in German?
"approve" in German is billigen, genehmigen, gutheißen. 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 German, "approve" is billigen, genehmigen, gutheißen.
Are there other ways to say "approve" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "approve": billigen, genehmigen, gutheißen, bewilligen.
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