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APPROVES

/əˈpɹuːvz/

8 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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Definition of APPROVES

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 APPROVES 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
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
18
points

Is APPROVES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: APPROVES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for APPROVES

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

Letter approves Total
Scrabble 13311411 15
WWF 14411511 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in APPROVES

100 words from the letters in APPROVES

7-letter words

approve 14/17 USUKWWF apposer 11/13 USUKWWF

6-letter words

pavers 11/13 USUKWWF parvos 11/13 USUKWWF vapors 11/13 USUKWWF proves 11/13 USUKWWF appose 10/12 USUKWWF papers 10/12 USUKWWF sapper 10/12 USUKWWF preops 10/12 UK operas 8/9 USUKWWF pareos 8/9 USUKWWF soaper 8/9 USUKWWF

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 paves 10/12 USUKWWF vapes 10/12 UK vespa 10/12 UK pervs 10/12 UK paper 9/11 USUKWWF appro 9/11 UK preop 9/11 UK papes 9/11 UK pepos 9/11 USUKWWF popes 9/11 USUKWWF parps 9/11 UK perps 9/11 UK preps 9/11 USUKWWF repps 9/11 USUKWWF props 9/11 USUKWWF oaves 8/9 USUKWWF soave 8/9 USUKWWF avers 8/9 USUKWWF raves 8/9 USUKWWF saver 8/9 USUKWWF vares 8/9 UK versa 8/9 UK arvos 8/9 USUKWWF savor 8/9 USUKWWF voars 8/9 UK overs 8/9 USUKWWF roves 8/9 USUKWWF servo 8/9 USUKWWF verso 8/9 USUKWWF opera 7/8 USUKWWF pareo 7/8 USUKWWF paseo 7/8 USUKWWF psoae 7/8 USUKWWF apers 7/8 USUKWWF apres 7/8 USWWF asper 7/8 USUKWWF pares 7/8 USUKWWF parse 7/8 USUKWWF pears 7/8 USUKWWF prase 7/8 USUKWWF presa 7/8 USUKWWF rapes 7/8 USUKWWF reaps 7/8 USUKWWF spaer 7/8 UK spare 7/8 USUKWWF spear 7/8 USUKWWF praos 7/8 USUKWWF proas 7/8 USUKWWF psora 7/8 UK sapor 7/8 USUKWWF sopra 7/8 UK pores 7/8 USUKWWF poser 7/8 USUKWWF prose 7/8 USUKWWF repos 7/8 USUKWWF ropes 7/8 USUKWWF spore 7/8 USUKWWF aeros 5/5 UK arose 5/5 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 apps 8/10 UK paps 8/10 USUKWWF peps 8/10 USUKWWF pops 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

How to Use APPROVES in Word Games

APPROVES is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About APPROVES

What does APPROVES mean?
APPROVES is a verb. To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.
Is APPROVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, APPROVES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is APPROVES worth in Scrabble?
APPROVES is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from APPROVES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in APPROVES. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.