Learn why “approve” is correct and “aprove” is incorrect.
Incorrect spelling - Aprove lacks the needed double “p.”
"aprove" is a common misspelling of "approve". Always use "approve" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
Approve means to officially accept or agree to something.
"approve": Approve means to officially accept or agree to something.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" The manager must approve the request.
"Correct:" They approved the plan.
"Correct:" I do not approve of this behavior.
"Incorrect:" The manager must aprove it.
"Incorrect:" They aprove the plan.
A: Approve.
A: Missing one 'p'.
A: To accept or authorize.
A: Please approve this request.
A: Think 'approval'—always with two p’s.
""Approve" is correct; 'aprove' is simply missing the extra ‘p’ and is not used in standard English."