approve (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈpruːv/

Definition

To officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.

Examples

• The committee will review the proposal and approve it if it meets the requirements.

• The teacher approved the student's request to retake the exam.

• The government has approved the construction of a new highway.

How to Use approve

approve of (prepositional phrase)

To have a positive opinion about something or someone. — "My parents don't approve of me staying out late."

approve [something] (collocation)

To officially agree to or accept something. — "The manager approved the budget for the new marketing campaign."

be approved (collocation)

To have received official agreement or acceptance. — "His application for the scholarship has been approved."

Synonyms of approve

Words with a similar meaning to approve:

• okay
• endorse
• sanction
• ratify

Antonyms of approve

Words with the opposite meaning to approve:

• reject
• disapprove
• veto

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