approve
/əˈpruv/
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Type
Verb
Meaning
To officially accept, authorize, or agree to a plan, proposal, or request.
The committee approved the revised budget during yesterday's meeting.
Will the city council approve our building permit before next month?
To regard someone or something as good, satisfactory, or acceptable.
Her parents did not approve of her decision to leave college early.
Most voters surveyed openly approve of the governor's recent environmental policies.
How it's used
When this means “authorize”
- approve the proposal
“approve it.”
The board approved the merger this morning.
When this means “regard favorably”
- approve of the plan
“approve of them.”
She does not approve of his reckless driving habits.
Collocations
- approve a budget
- approve a loan
- approve a plan
- approve a request
- unanimously approve
- formally approve
- heartily approve
Synonyms
- authorize
- sanction
- endorse
- favor
Antonyms
- reject
- disapprove