approve

US /əˈpruːv/
UK /əˈpruːv/
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1.

genehmigen, billigen

to officially agree to or accept something

:
The committee voted to approve the new budget.
Der Ausschuss stimmte dafür, den neuen Haushalt zu genehmigen.
My parents don't approve of my choice of career.
Meine Eltern billigen meine Berufswahl nicht.
2.

billigen, gutheißen

to think that someone or something is good or acceptable

:
I don't approve of violence in any form.
Ich billige Gewalt in keiner Form.
Her parents always approve of her decisions.
Ihre Eltern billigen immer ihre Entscheidungen.