Definition of Approve

1. Verb. Give sanction to. "I approve of his educational policies"

Exact synonyms: O.k., Okay, Sanction
Generic synonyms: Authorise, Authorize, Clear, Pass
Specialized synonyms: Sanction, Visa, Back, Endorse, Indorse, Plump For, Plunk For, Support, Confirm
Derivative terms: Approbation, Approbative, Approval, Approver, O.k., Ok, Okay, Sanction
Antonyms: Disapprove

2. Verb. Judge to be right or commendable; think well of.
Generic synonyms: Evaluate, Judge, Pass Judgment
Specialized synonyms: Rubberstamp
Derivative terms: Approbation, Approbation, Approbative, Approbatory, Approval
Antonyms: Disapprove

Definition of Approve

1. v. t. To show to be real or true; to prove.

2. v. t. To make profit of; to convert to one's own profit; -- said esp. of waste or common land appropriated by the lord of the manor.

Definition of Approve

1. to regard favorably [v -PROVED, -PROVING, -PROVES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Approve

appropriated
appropriately
appropriateness
appropriates
appropriating
appropriation
appropriations
appropriation bill
appropriative
appropriator
appropriators
approvable
approvably
approval
approvals
approve (current term)
approved
approver
approvers
approves
approving
approvingly
approximate
approximate
approximated
approximately
approximates
approximate range
approximating
approximation

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