Approve for Dummies

Hey there! So, let's talk about the word "approve" and make sure you understand it in the simplest way possible. Imagine you're in a bakery where yummy cakes are made. Say, you made a really tasty cake all by yourself and you want to know if it's good enough to sell in the bakery. You bring the cake to the bakery owner and say, "Hey, do you think this cake is good enough to be sold here?" What you're actually asking the bakery owner is if they "approve" your cake.

When we use the word "approve," we're basically asking for someone's permission or agreement. It's like you want someone in a position of authority, like the bakery owner, to say "yes, I think this is good, go ahead and do it" or "no, I don't think this is good, you can't do it." It's about getting someone else's okay or "thumbs up."

But "approve" can also mean something else! It can mean that you think something is right or good. For example, if you were watching a magic trick and you were really impressed, you could say, "Wow, I approve of that trick!" Here, you're not asking for permission, but showing that you think the trick is cool or awesome. So "approve" can also mean expressing agreement or support for something.

To sum it up, "approve" means seeking permission or agreement from someone, or showing that you think something is good or right.