i Register
In some senses, approved is marked as archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ.
all, foolish
The committee approved all the proposals without any serious objections.
VERB + APPROVED
budget, decide, plan, show
The board approved the budget for next year's marketing campaign.
APPROVED + NOUN
action, city, committee, congress, difficulties, entirety, expense
The city council approved the new housing development after months of community debate.
PREP.
after, in
The project was approved after the committee reviewed all the detailed proposals.
ADV.
finally, narrowly, unanimously
The city council finally approved the new park project after months of debate.