# approving

Pronunciation: say "uh-PROO-ving" /əˈpɹuː.vɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of approve. — present participle and gerund of approve
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of approve. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action itself.
   - _The committee is approving the final designs this week._
   - _Approving loans quickly became the bank's main selling point._

## Adjective

2. Expressing approval; showing that one thinks well of something or commends it.
   - Simple: Showing that you like or agree with something or someone.
   - _The critic's approving review boosted ticket sales overnight._
   - _Her boss seemed approving of the new strategy during the meeting._

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