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approved of

[əˈpruːvd əv]
verb phrase
aprovou, foi aprovado, concordou com
1. Past tense of 'approve of'; to regard or treat with acceptance or favor; to officially accept or consent to something
Her parents approved of her boyfriend.
Os pais dela aprovaram o namorado.
2. To express or feel satisfaction or agreement with someone or something
The board approved of the new budget proposal.
O conselho aprovou a proposta de novo orçamento.
3. To give official permission or sanction
The government approved of the construction project.
O governo aprovou o projeto de construção.
NYC Slang
gave the thumbs up to / cosigned
Synonyms
endorsedconsented toagreed withsanctionedaccepted
Antonyms
disapproved ofrejectedobjected tocondemned

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aprovou de
Most common usage in Brazil
Portugal
aprovou
Often used without the preposition 'de' in formal contexts
São Paulo
aprovou
Standard usage, formal and informal

Related Idioms & Phrases

gave one's blessing
gave the green light
stamped one's approval on
okayed
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