Definitions and Examples of approve, agree, support
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory.
Example
The committee will approve the proposal if it meets all the requirements.
To have the same opinion or belief as someone else; to come to a mutual understanding.
Example
We agree that the new policy will benefit everyone in the company.
To provide assistance, encouragement, or resources to help someone or something succeed.
Example
The government will support small businesses affected by the pandemic with financial aid.
Key Differences: approve vs agree vs support
- 1Approve implies an official endorsement or acceptance of something.
- 2Agree suggests a mutual understanding or shared belief between two or more parties.
- 3Support involves providing assistance or resources to help someone or something succeed.
Effective Usage of approve, agree, support
- 1Business: Use approve to indicate official endorsement of a project or proposal.
- 2Social: Use agree to show mutual understanding or shared beliefs in personal conversations.
- 3Education: Use support to describe the resources and assistance provided to students in academic settings.
Remember this!
The antonyms of naysay are approve, agree, and support. These words convey a positive or affirmative response, indicating agreement or approval. Use approve for official endorsement, agree for mutual understanding, and support for providing assistance or resources.
