preapprove
preapprove verb: to approve beforehand, before execution or implementation.
Verb
preapprove (third-person singular simple present preapproves, present participle preapproving, simple past and past participle preapproved)
- To approve beforehand, before execution or implementation.
- Since election boards aren't actually willing to preapprove these forms for software companies, Dean, as a presidential candidate, submits his own forms.1996 July 19, Scott Barancik, “Moral Combat”, in Chicago Reader
- While you'll probably have her sympathies if your condominium association wants to preapprove your storm door, you'll need to work harder for her support if your boss at the music megastore demands you grow a goatee to help lend the place some indie cred.2004 September 10, Edward Tverdek, “When Libertarians Go Shopping”, in Chicago Reader
- Synonyms:
- foreapprove
Examples of preapprove in a sentence
- Gollinger said, his company will hold an auction in a suburban New York community where lenders will help preapprove bidders for mortgages.2008 September 14, Bob Tedeschi, “It’s Helpful to Know Your Limits”, in New York Times:
- Some states do not preapprove rates, as New York does, but can take action later if they find an increase was inappropriate.2008 August 23, Mary Williams Walsh, “Driving Is Down, but Auto Insurance Rates Are Rising”, in New York Times:
Synonyms of preapprove
Forms of preapprove
| third-person singular present | preapproves |
|---|---|
| present participle | preapproving |
| past participle | preapproved |
| past | preapproved |
| alternative form | pre-approve |
Origin of preapprove
From pre- + approve.
Words formed from preapprove
Questions about preapprove
- What does preapprove mean?
- Preapprove means to approve beforehand, before execution or implementation.
- How do you use preapprove in a sentence?
- Gollinger said, his company will hold an auction in a suburban New York community where lenders will help preapprove bidders for mortgages.
- What part of speech is preapprove?
- Preapprove is a verb.
- What is the past tense of preapprove?
- The past tense of preapprove is preapproved.
Words near preapprove in the dictionary
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