preapproves
Okays in advance
Preapproves is the third-person singular of preapprove, meaning to authorize or approve something in advance of a formal application or final decision.
A lender who preapproves a buyer has reviewed their finances and indicated willingness to offer credit: The bank preapproves customers for mortgages before they start house hunting.
Preapproval isn't a final commitment but signals likely acceptance.
Officially allows something
- permitsGrants formal authorization
- clearsRemoves or vindicates
- greenlightsGrants official approval
- sanctionsPunitive international restrictions
certifies · accredits · licenses · empowers · validates · ratifies · rubber-stamps · confirms
authorizes
Officially allows something
- permitsGrants formal authorization
- clearsRemoves or vindicates
- greenlightsGrants official approval
sanctions · certifies · accredits · licenses · empowers · validates · ratifies · rubber-stamps · confirms · grants
backs
Rear surfaces or supports
- supportsSustains or reinforces
- recommendsSuggests as worthwhile
- sponsorsFunders seeking promotion
champions · favors · advocates · accepts · welcomes · embraces · blesses · promotes
screens
Displays or filters
- reviewsPublished critical assessments
- evaluatesJudges quality or value
- assessesJudges worth or quality
examines · checks · verifies · audits · inspects · scrutinizes · appraises · analyzes · processes · underwrites
preapprovesrejects
Refuses or discards
denies · declines · disapproves · refuses · turns down