Antonyms for approved

Grammar : Adj

Spell : uh-proov

Phonetic Transcription : əˈpruv

Definition of approved

Origin : c.1300, "to demonstrate, prove;" mid-14c., "to attest (something) with authority," from Old French aprover (Modern French approuver) "approve, agree to," from Latin approbare "to assent to as good, regard as good," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + probare "to try, test something (to find if it is good)," from probus "honest, genuine" (see prove).
The meaning extended late 14c. to "to sanction, endorse, confirm formally" then to "assent to (something) as good" (early 15c.), especially in reference to the actions of authorities, parliaments, etc. Related: Approved; approving.

adj certified

Example sentences :

But she had allotted their rooms well, and they approved her judgment.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

He felt that modern methods and the best usage might not have approved of the bag.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

Even the outfit of the boarders must be approved by the same authority.
Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

He approved deeply the delicacy with which she ignored that last wild interview.
Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit

How thoroughly I approved at that moment of the revolvers and the knives hidden in the belts.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Then when all had been approved the test lot of ore was run.
Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings

It was a kitchen of which he approved because it had no path in it.
Extract from : « The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys » by Gulielma Zollinger

It was quite evident that she approved of the old gentleman.
Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman

But, as I approved not of London, he would urge it no further.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Here he ceased and sat down: they all approved his counsel, and were to a man of his mind.
Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz

Synonyms for approved

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