Approve

Pronunciation: /əˈpruːv/

Approve (verb)

  1. to officially agree to something or allow it to happen
  2. to think that someone or something is good or acceptable
  3. to confirm something as correct or satisfactory, often in a formal setting

Examples

  • The manager approved the request for leave.
  • Parents must approve the trip before students can go.

Common collocations: approve a request, approve a plan, approve of behavior, approve of actions, approve a budget

Synonyms of Approve

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Approve

  • when expressing disagreement or rejection
  • when refusing or dismissing something