approbate — to approve or sanction officially; to express approval of
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to approve or sanction officially; to express approval of
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæprəbeɪt/
Korean meaning: 공식적으로 승인하다, 인가하다
Korean pronunciation: **애**프러베이트
Example Sentences
- The principal refused to approbate the student's ridiculous excuse for bringing a pet parrot to math class.
- The board will approbate the merger after reviewing all financial documents.
- My mom finally decided to approbate my choice of purple hair color after seeing my improved grades.
approbate
VERB//ˈæprəbeɪt//
to approve or sanction officially; to express approval of
a distinguished mayor in formal attire raises an official stamp above an important document on the podium. The mayor brings the stamp down firmly onto the paper with authority and confidence. The document transforms from pending status to officially approved as the stamp makes contact. City council members seated behind nod in agreement and satisfaction. Staff members nearby smile and prepare to announce the good news to waiting citizens. the official approval and sanctioning of an important municipal decision
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Origin
From Latin 'approbare', meaning 'to approve or prove good'. Picture Roman senators casting votes of approval in the ancient Senate - that's the essence of approbation.
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“The principal refused to approbate the student's ridiculous excuse for bringing a pet parrot to math class.”
“The board will approbate the merger after reviewing all financial documents.”
“My mom finally decided to approbate my choice of purple hair color after seeing my improved grades.”
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