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kindly approve my leave vs kindly approve my request for leave

It sounds better to say, "please approve my leave" or "please approve my leave request."
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Explained by Kay
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Last updated: December 10, 2017

kindly approve my leave

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

The word "kindly" sounds old-fashioned and overly formal. It would be much more common to use the word "please."
  • Once again, I ask that the House kindly approves in its majority this amendment to the rules.
  • I hope that Parliament will approve my proposal unanimously.
  • I'm Selina Meyer, and I approve my pony.
  • To approve my youth further, I will not.
  • Sir, I was hoping you could approve my vacation request.
  • Why didn't she approve my team?
  • You're going to approve my chunnel to Catalina.
  • One said that, under the right circumstances, they would approve my trip.
  • If you don't approve my re-investigation, I'll report it to the upper...
  • Two dozen Latin American leaders arrive today, and they are not leaving until they approve my trade deal.
  • I was sure you'd approve my choice, and I intended to ask for your blessing.
  • I therefore ask you to approve my report with the two amendments adopted by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Policy.
  • I don't need y'all to approve my choices, alright?
  • Sorry I'm so late. I had to wait for the boss to approve my apple crisp.
  • I am glad to use my first vote in the extraordinary sitting to approve my country's entry into the euro.
  • If that's all, I shall take my leave.
  • I'm just taking my leave.
  • I need to take my leave, Sergeant.
  • If you could just extend my leave...
  • With your permission, Captain, I'd like to take my leave.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • please approve my leave

kindly approve my request for leave

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

It sounds much more natural to say "please" than "kindly."

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • please approve my request for leave
  • please approve my leave request

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