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Definition of preapprove

preapprove

/ˌpriː.əˈpruːv/
pre · ap · prove

Adjective:preapproved
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Past Simple:preapproved
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Past Participle:preapproved
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Present Participle:preapproving
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preapprove Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To grant official permission, authorization, or financial qualification in advance (especially for a loan, credit card, or medical procedure).

Example

"The lender agreed to preapprove their mortgage application before they began touring houses."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Preapprove. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/preapprove
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