to preapprove

Examples

• All

• Food and drink vendors were required to use preapproved compostable plates, containers, cups, and spoons.

  Academic text (1995)

• Any office in the company can complete a Purchase Order (PO) and send it (mail or fax) to a preapproved vendor.

  Academic text (1999)

• Similarly, hospitals routinely ask that insurers preapprove elective procedures.

  Academic text (2002)

• We were actually preapproved for 3x (three times) what we knew we could afford.

  Blog text (19)

• Experts warn job seekers about recruiting firms, attorneys, or other companies that promise to obtain a security clearance for you or "preapprove" you for a security clearance—for a fee.

  Blog text (28)

• There is a type of government loan called a 203K to pay for some of the cost of fixing up a property, but realtors and mortgage brokers often balk at that, so you should get it all preapproved on your own beforehand from one of the few lenders who provide it if you want one.

  Blog text (29)

• "This year, we decided to take composting a step further," says Sarah Sparks, Ben & Jerry's Special Events Coordinator, "and require food and drink vendors to only use preapproved compostable plates, containers, cups, and spoons."

  Academic text (1995)

• Many lenders will preapprove your loan application before you start house hunting.

• Before shopping for a car, it's wise to get preapproved for financing to know your budget.

Synonyms

A

to approve

vsto preapprove

∞ 1.6

To officially agree to something or think that it is good

does the same action but specifically before the event or request

C

to clear

vsto preapprove

• Formal

209 5.5

To get official permission or approval

acts similarly but grants permission before it is needed or asked for

P

to precertify

vsto preapprove

• Specialized

7.4

To get official approval for something before use

gives official permission ahead of time before something happens or is requested

O

to O.K.

vsto preapprove

2.3

To give permission to start or use something

provides official permission ahead of time in a straightforward manner

H

to homologate

vsto preapprove

• Formal

9.9

To officially approve a product for legal or technical use

focuses on prior permission rather than formal legal or technical validation

How Approved

to confirm

• Formal

265 2.6

to approve

∞ 1.6

to preapprove

2 4.3

to withhold

210 5.1

to deny

423 1.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology