Approve

verb

/əˈpɹuːv/

Word Frequency: 5.6

Definitions

1.verbTo sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.

"Although we may disagree with it, we must nevertheless approve the sentence handed down by the court-martial."

2.verbTo regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.

"We approve the measure of the administration, for it is an excellent decision."

3.verbTo make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.

4.verb(followed by "of") To consider worthy (to); to be pleased (with); to accept.

"Her mother never approves of any of her boyfriends. She thinks nobody is good enough for her little girl."

5.verbTo show to be worthy; to demonstrate the merits of.

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