How to Pronounce "approve"
word
/əˈpɹuv/
uh-PROOV
/ɐpɹˈuːv/
uh-PROOV
Definition
To officially accept, allow, or say yes to something. It can also mean to think something or someone is good or acceptable.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈpɹuv/
British English
/ɐpɹˈuːv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-PROOV
UK
uh-PROOV
Listen in Context
The manager approved my vacation request.
My parents do not approve of that idea.
The bank approved her loan yesterday.
They finally approved the new budget after weeks of debate.