Meaning of the word approve in English

What does approve mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

approve

US /əˈpruːv/

UK /əˈpruːv/

to officially agree to or accept something

Example:

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The committee voted to approve the new budget.

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My parents don't approve of my choice of career.

Synonym:

authorize sanction endorse ratify

Synonym:

disapprove reject veto

to think that someone or something is good or acceptable

Example:

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I don't approve of violence in any form.

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Her parents always approve of her decisions.

Synonym:

agree with support endorse countenance

Synonym:

disapprove condemn object

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