APPROBATE Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

approbate

verb

ˈa-prə-ˌbāt

Definition of approbate

as in to approve

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory Congress must approbate the President's nominees to the U.S. Supreme Court

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Nations have another year, but much time is needed to adopt legislation on spending programs and approve it all so money can be flowing by January 2028.

— Lorne Cook, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Even though the board approved the landscaping at the meeting, Swift and Kelce will have to present a third plan at a future meeting.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of approve

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But many agreements need to be ratified in each country, leaving them at the mercy of domestic lobbies, from farmers to automakers, which seek to protect their markets at the expense of the continent’s collective interest.

— Claas Mertens, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026
To be ratified, the amendments need to only receive a majority of votes.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of ratify

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