approvers
|ap-prov-ers|
B2
🇺🇸
/əˈpruːvərz/
🇬🇧
/əˈpruːvəz/
(approve)
official agreement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'approve' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'aprover,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'prover' meant 'prove.'
Historical Evolution
'aprover' transformed into the Middle English word 'approven,' and eventually became the modern English word 'approve.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to prove or demonstrate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to give consent or agree to something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals or entities that give approval or consent to something.
The project was delayed because the approvers had not yet given their consent.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 14:12