Definitions
Approving - as a noun
Approving - as an adjective satellite
Expressing or manifesting praise or approval
Example: "Approbative criticism"
Approving - as a verb
To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.
Example: "Although we may disagree with it, we must nevertheless approve the sentence handed down by the court-martial."
To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.
Example: "We approve the measure of the administration, for it is an excellent decision."
To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.
(followed by "of") to consider worthy (to); to be pleased (with); to accept.
Example: "Her mother never approves of any of her boyfriends. she thinks nobody is good enough for her little girl."
To show to be worthy; to demonstrate the merits of.
(english law) to make profit of; to convert to one's own profit — said especially of waste or common land appropriated by the lord of the manor.
Approving - as an adjective
Expressing approbation; commending
Example: "She flashed an approving smile."
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Word Game Points
APPROVING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
APPROVING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
APPROVING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.