approve

[əˈpruːv]

approve Definition

• 1. to officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory
• 2. to have a positive opinion of someone or something

Using approve: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "approve" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The committee approved the proposal.

• Example

  I don't approve of his behavior.

• Example

  She always seeks her parents' approval before making any major decisions.

approve Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for approve

• authorize
• endorse
• sanction
• ratify
• confirm

Antonyms for approve

• disapprove
• reject
• veto

Phrases with approve

• approved school

  a former type of British school for young offenders

  Example

  He was sent to an approved school for stealing.

• approved inspector

  a person who is authorized to inspect and certify certain types of work, such as building work

  Example

  The building work must be inspected by an approved inspector.

• approved driving instructor

  a person who is authorized to teach people how to drive and prepare them for their driving test

  Example

  You should take lessons with an approved driving instructor.

Origins of approve

from Old French 'aprover', from Latin 'approbare', from 'probus' meaning 'good'

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Summary: approve in Brief

'Approve' [əˈpruːv] is a verb that means to officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory, or to have a positive opinion of someone or something. It can be used in contexts like 'The committee approved the proposal,' or 'I don't approve of his behavior.' 'Approve' also extends into phrases like 'approved school,' referring to a former type of British school for young offenders, and 'approved driving instructor,' denoting a person who is authorized to teach people how to drive and prepare them for their driving test.