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approve

/əˈpɹuːv/
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verb

  • To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.

    "Although we may disagree with it, we must nevertheless approve the sentence handed down by the court-martial."

  • To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.

    "We approve the measure of the administration, for it is an excellent decision."

  • To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.
  • (followed by "of") To consider worthy (to); to be pleased (with); to accept.

    "Her mother never approves of any of her boyfriends. She thinks nobody is good enough for her little girl."

  • To show to be worthy; to demonstrate the merits of.

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