approve

«approve» in Mova's judaism dictionary: good, right or acceptable ("approve of") — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples, with 5 sentences of Mova's corpora that use it.

part of speech

verb (approve, approves, approved, approving)

meaning for a pupil

1) To think that something or someone is good, right or acceptable ("approve of"). tree →

2) To officially agree to a plan, request or idea and allow it to happen. tree →

3) To say yes to something after checking it, like approving a design. tree →

sense in the lessons

In the Tanakh and Jewish tradition: Here it means to agree with and follow what others say, even when it is foolish. In the primary lessons: Used in everyday life (parents approve of friends or plans), school (the head approves a trip), and adult life (a bank approves a loan). It tells the reader someone gives permission or a good opinion. Phrases: approve of, approve a plan, approved by, seal of approval.

examples

• This is the way of them that are foolish, and of those who after them approve their sayings. (Writings PSA.49.14, JPS 1917) tree →
• My parents approve of my new friend. tree →
• The head teacher approved the class trip to the zoo. tree →
• Mum doesn't approve of eating in front of the TV. tree →
• The council approved the plans for a new library. tree →
• This toy has been approved as safe for small children. tree →
• The bank approved the loan for the house. tree →
• I hope the teacher approves my project idea. tree →
• Toto did not approve of this new comrade at first, for he could not forget how nearly he had been crushed between the Lion’s great jaws. tree →

note

"Approve of" + person or thing = think it is good; "approve" + plan = officially allow. Noun: approval. Opposite: disapprove (of), reject. Past: approved.

In the corpora

• This is the way of them that are foolish, and of those who after them approve their sayings.
• To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord approveth not.
• «The animals did not hold with villages» (did not like or approve of them).
• Saul hunted down the first Christians and approved the killing of Stephen.
• Saul hunted down the first Christians and approved the killing of Stephen.

Trees and pragmatics

Every meaning and example of «approve» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.