Approve vs approval

Both 'approve' and 'approval' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Approve' is a verb meaning to agree or accept something, while 'approval' is a noun referring to the act of approving or the state of being approved.

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Approve

This is a correct verb in English.

Use 'approve' when you want to express agreement or acceptance of something. It is a verb.

Examples:

I approve of your decision.
The committee will approve the budget proposal.

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Approve the general plan of action of the association
Approve and implement the revised national energy strategy, having continuing regard to the importance of environmental impact assessments (EIA).
Managers can also immediately approve requests in the team calendar.
Apparently, they... Approve of your taste in men.
My Mother Would Never Approve Of The Person I Was Becoming Here.
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Approve expense reports, create support cases, update orders, and more, all from the feed.
Approve designs or reject with remarks in the work order and markups on the design drawing.
Are you asking that I... Approve such methods?
The Holy Father answered: "Approve all that is related to Medjugorje".
Approve bills, roll out reforms, take part in international negotiations, increase the country's external debt, and don't forget about your own interests.
The Pope answered him saying, "Approve everything that concerns Medjugorje."
Approve a national policy for tackling the informal labour market (in line with ILO recommendations)
Approve the project and set up Project Board
Approve the treatment system and certify the sewage treatment plant referred to in Article 11, paragraph 1, of this Protocol;
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I can't say I approve of this.
Please just approve the transfer to another facility.
Congress is set to approve the road appropriations.

Alternatives:

agree to
accept
endorse
consent to

approval

This is a correct noun in English.

Use 'approval' when you want to refer to the act of approving or the state of being approved. It is a noun.

Examples:

She sought his approval before proceeding with the project.
The design received unanimous approval from the team.

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Their approval would finally launch Pixar into production.
His need for my approval is exhausting.
It equipped with db-killer and European charter approval.
The applicant for approval shall provide documentation describing checking and calibration procedures.
Because I realize I miss your approval.
Your approval has renewed my desire to live.
A few things that require your approval.
You've brought a stranger without prior approval.
Russell Jackson's office needs your approval on this.
We need your approval for the name...
Cabinet ministers cannot propose legislation without parliamentary approval.
Mortgage approval typically takes 24-48 hours after application.
Each G-Lights led flood light deserve the approval certifications.
Prior approval by the Ministry of Commerce.
Please take the "LAFE" approval very seriously.
It must get FDA and EU Directives approval.
Instant approval is biggest advantage for loan seekers in this category.
Delivered this information with my knowledge and approval.
But I assume he requires your approval.
FDA went through their approval process.

Alternatives:

agreement
consent
endorsement
permission

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