Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

approved

/əˈpɹuːvd/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.64 in modern English

Syllables
ap-proved
IPA
/əˈpɹuːvd/
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having received approval.

adj

Proven or demonstrated by experience.

Archaic

verb

simple past and past participle of approve

Example Sentences

Usage

Derived Forms

approvedly approvedness nonapproved preapproved unapproved

Frequently Paired Words

authorized

Synonyms

sanctioned

Rhymes With

moved removed improved proved disapproved disproved unmoved unapproved unimproved unproved

Questions

How do you pronounce approved?
The recorded pronunciation is /əˈpɹuːvd/.
What does approved mean?
Having received approval.

How to pronounce approved

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