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APPROVE

/əˈpɹuːv/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

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Definition of APPROVE

verb

To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.

"Although we may disagree with it, we must nevertheless approve the sentence handed down by the court-martial."

verb

To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.

"We approve the measure of the administration, for it is an excellent decision."

verb

To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.

verb

(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.

Examples of APPROVE in a Sentence

  • "Although we may disagree with it, we must nevertheless approve the sentence handed down by the court-martial."
  • "We approve the measure of the administration, for it is an excellent decision."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is APPROVE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, APPROVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of APPROVE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.

Letter Values for APPROVE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter approve Total
Scrabble 1331141 14
WWF 1441151 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in APPROVE

79 words from the letters in APPROVE

5-letter words

parev 10/12 UK parve 10/12 USUKWWF paver 10/12 USUKWWF parvo 10/12 USUKWWF vapor 10/12 USUKWWF prove 10/12 USUKWWF paper 9/11 USUKWWF appro 9/11 UK preop 9/11 UK opera 7/8 USUKWWF pareo 7/8 USUKWWF

4-letter words

pave 9/11 USUKWWF vape 9/11 UK perv 9/11 UK pape 8/10 UK pepo 8/10 USUKWWF pope 8/10 USUKWWF parp 8/10 UK prep 8/10 USUKWWF repp 8/10 USUKWWF prop 8/10 USUKWWF aver 7/8 USUKWWF rave 7/8 USUKWWF vare 7/8 UK vera 7/8 USUKWWF arvo 7/8 USUKWWF voar 7/8 UK over 7/8 USUKWWF rove 7/8 USUKWWF aper 6/7 USUKWWF pare 6/7 USUKWWF pear 6/7 USUKWWF rape 6/7 USUKWWF reap 6/7 USUKWWF prao 6/7 USUKWWF proa 6/7 USUKWWF pore 6/7 USUKWWF repo 6/7 USUKWWF rope 6/7 USUKWWF aero 4/4 USUKWWF

3-letter words

app 7/9 pap 7/9 USUKWWF pep 7/9 USUKWWF pop 7/9 USUKWWF ave 6/7 USWWF vae 6/7 UK avo 6/7 USUKWWF ova 6/7 USUKWWF voe 6/7 USUKWWF var 6/7 USWWF rev 6/7 USUKWWF ape 5/6 USUKWWF pea 5/6 USUKWWF poa 5/6 UK ope 5/6 USUKWWF poe 5/6 UK par 5/6 USUKWWF rap 5/6 USUKWWF per 5/6 USUKWWF pre 5/6 UK rep 5/6 USUKWWF pro 5/6 USUKWWF are 3/3 USUKWWF ear 3/3 USUKWWF era 3/3 USUKWWF oar 3/3 USUKWWF ora 3/3 USUKWWF ore 3/3 USUKWWF roe 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

pa 4/5 USUKWWF pe 4/5 USUKWWF op 4/5 USWWF po 4/5 UK ae 2/2 USWWF oe 2/2 USWWF ar 2/2 USWWF er 2/2 USUKWWF re 2/2 USUKWWF or 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use APPROVE in Word Games

APPROVE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since APPROVE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble APPROVE to find 79 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About APPROVE

What does APPROVE mean?
APPROVE is a verb. To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.
Is APPROVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, APPROVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is APPROVE worth in Scrabble?
APPROVE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from APPROVE?
You can make 79 words from the letters in APPROVE. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.