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Some bottles are not appropriate for recycling.
Some bottles are not suitable for recycling. She is clearly the most appropriate person for the job.
She is clearly the most suitable person for the job. Appropriate and suitable have similar meanings and are sometimes interchangeable: ‘We’re still waiting for a suitable/an appropriate moment to break the news to them.’ When you mean ‘having the necessary qualities, skills etc, the usual word is suitable: ‘The hotel isn’t suitable for families with children.’ approve Those who approve the death penalty claim that life imprisonment is not effective.
Those who approve of the death penalty claim that life imprisonment is not effective. Some husbands do not approve the idea of their wives having a job.
Some husbands do not approve of the idea of their wives having a job. approve sth (Without of ) = formally accept a plan, proposal or application: ‘The use of the new drug has yet to be approved by the Medical Research Council.’ approve of sb/sth = think that someone or something is good: ‘I’m sure that most athletes will approve of the new rules on drug testing.’ ‘I don’t approve of sending young children to boarding school.’ approximately I arrived in LA approximately a month ago.
I arrived in L.A. about a month ago. The party should end at approximately midnight.
The party should end at around midnight. The train fare is approximately £20.
The train fare is roughly £20.
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Approximately is used mainly in formal written styles: ‘It is estimated that, during the period in question, approximately 47,000 cars were stolen in the London area alone.’ Unless you wish to sound formal, use
