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Vinaya Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Usage of verb

Please explain the difference between approve and approve of. Are they used in different contexts or can they be used interchangeably? Thanks.
  

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Vinaya Are they used in different contexts Yes. The Department of Motor Vehicles approved my request for a handicap placard. ) Susan's mother does not approve of her leaving school this semester.

  • Vinaya Are they used in different contexts Yes.
  • The Department of Motor Vehicles approved my request for a handicap placard.
  • ) Susan's mother does not approve of her leaving school this semester.
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VinayaAre they used in different contexts

Yes.

The Department of Motor Vehicles approved my request for a handicap placard. (Officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.)
Susan's mother does not approve of her leaving school this semester. (Believe that someone or something is good or acceptable.)

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