approving
approving is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, approving is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofapproving
- 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.
- Expressing approbation; commending
Example: "She flashed an approving smile."
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