Definitions
- Describing a formal or legal approval of something, such as a contract or agreement. - Referring to the official endorsement or acceptance of a decision or action. - Talking about the validation or authorization of a process or procedure.
- Referring to the positive opinion or agreement towards something. - Describing the official endorsement or acceptance of a decision or action. - Talking about giving permission or consent to something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve giving a positive opinion or agreement towards something.
- 2Both can refer to the official endorsement or acceptance of a decision or action.
- 3Both can be used in formal or professional contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Approbate is less commonly used compared to approve.
- 2Formality: Approbate is more formal and often used in legal or official settings, while approve is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 3Meaning: Approbate specifically refers to the formal or legal approval, while approve has a broader meaning of expressing positive opinion or agreement.
- 4Connotation: Approbate may imply a more authoritative or binding approval, while approve can have a more general or casual connotation.
Remember this!
Approbate and approve both involve expressing a positive opinion or agreement towards something and can refer to the official endorsement or acceptance of a decision or action. However, approbate is less commonly used and has a more formal and legal connotation, while approve is more versatile and can be used in various contexts with a broader meaning.
