simple past tense and past participle of approve
"The manager approved my request to work from home next week after I submitted the paperwork."
In plain English: To approve something means to officially say yes and give permission for it to happen.
"The manager approved my request for time off next week."
Usage: Use "approved" to indicate that someone has given official permission or formal acceptance for a plan, request, or item. Do not use it to mean personally liked something, as you would say "enjoyed" or "liked."
established by authority; given authoritative approval
"a list of approved candidates"
Having received approval.
"The renovation plans were finally approved by the city council after three rounds of revisions."
In plain English: Approved means something has been officially allowed or accepted by someone in charge.
"The manager approved our vacation request."
Usage: Use "approved" as an adjective to describe something that has been officially sanctioned or accepted by an authority. It often appears before nouns like "documents," "plans," or "candidates" to indicate they meet required standards.
Derived from Old French aprover via Anglo-French, this term originally meant to prove or demonstrate something as true. It evolved in Middle English to signify giving official consent or sanctioning an action.