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APPROVING

/ʌˈpɹuv.ɪŋ/

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective

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Definition of APPROVING

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.

adjective

Expressing approbation; commending

"She flashed an approving smile."

Examples of APPROVING 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."
  • "She flashed an approving smile."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
22
points

Is APPROVING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

Tip: APPROVING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for APPROVING

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

Letter approving Total
Scrabble 133114112 17
WWF 144115123 22

Words You Can Make With the Letters in APPROVING

100 words from the letters in APPROVING

8-letter words

vaporing 14/18 USUKWWF

7-letter words

proving 13/17 USUKWWF parping 12/16 UK rapping 12/16 USUKWWF pignora 10/13 USUKWWF

6-letter words

paving 12/16 USUKWWF vaping 12/16 UK pavior 11/13 USUKWWF raving 10/13 USUKWWF virago 10/12 USUKWWF roving 10/13 USUKWWF paring 9/12 USUKWWF raping 9/12 USUKWWF poring 9/12 USUKWWF roping 9/12 USUKWWF ignaro 7/9 UK oaring 7/9 USUKWWF onagri 7/9 USUKWWF origan 7/9 USUKWWF

5-letter words

gippo 10/13 UK pavin 10/13 USUKWWF parvo 10/12 USUKWWF vapor 10/12 USUKWWF ippon 9/12 UK appro 9/11 UK virga 9/11 USUKWWF vigor 9/11 USUKWWF aping 8/11 USUKWWF ponga 8/11 UK gipon 8/11 USUKWWF oping 8/11 USUKWWF pingo 8/11 USUKWWF graip 8/10 UK pagri 8/10 UK prang 8/11 USUKWWF pargo 8/10 USUKWWF pirog 8/10 USUKWWF prong 8/11 USUKWWF avion 8/10 USUKWWF invar 8/10 USUKWWF ravin 8/10 USUKWWF piano 7/9 USUKWWF apron 7/9 USUKWWF orpin 7/9 USUKWWF prion 7/9 USUKWWF gonia 6/8 USUKWWF ngaio 6/8 UK agrin 6/8 UK garni 6/8 USUKWWF grain 6/8 USUKWWF orgia 6/7 UK argon 6/8 USUKWWF garon 6/8 UK groan 6/8 USUKWWF nagor 6/8 UK orang 6/8 USUKWWF organ 6/8 USUKWWF giron 6/8 USUKWWF groin 6/8 USUKWWF noria 5/6 USUKWWF

4-letter words

pipa 8/10 UK parp 8/10 UK prop 8/10 USUKWWF vagi 8/10 USUKWWF viga 8/10 USUKWWF vang 8/11 USUKWWF grav 8/10 UK igap 7/9 UK pang 7/10 USUKWWF ping 7/10 USUKWWF pong 7/10 USUKWWF grip 7/9 USUKWWF prig 7/9 USUKWWF gorp 7/9 USUKWWF prog 7/9 USWWF vain 7/9 USUKWWF vina 7/9 USUKWWF nova 7/9 USUKWWF vino 7/9 USUKWWF riva 7/8 UK vair 7/8 USUKWWF arvo 7/8 USUKWWF voar 7/8 UK rivo 7/8 UK nipa 6/8 USUKWWF pain 6/8 USUKWWF pian 6/8 USUKWWF pina 6/8 USWWF apio 6/7 UK pion 6/8 USUKWWF pair 6/7 USUKWWF pirn 6/8 USUKWWF prao 6/7 USUKWWF proa 6/7 USUKWWF porn 6/8 USUKWWF agin 5/7 USUKWWF gain 5/7 USUKWWF agio 5/6 USUKWWF agon 5/7 USUKWWF ingo 5/7 UK

How to Use APPROVING in Word Games

APPROVING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About APPROVING

What does APPROVING mean?
APPROVING is a verb. To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.
Is APPROVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, APPROVING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is APPROVING worth in Scrabble?
APPROVING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from APPROVING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in APPROVING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.