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✅approve

verb
/əˈpruːv/
approval approximate

Meaning

to officially accept, agree to, or allow something
to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission

Example Sentences

The manager approved the budget for next year.

The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.

Example Expressions

approve of

Synonyms

authorize, endorse, accept, permit, sanction
Entry 1
authorize, endorse, accept, permit, sanction
Entry 2
accept, endorse, sanction, authorize

Antonyms

reject, deny, disapprove, refuse
Entry 1
reject, deny, disapprove
Entry 2
reject, disapprove, deny, refuse

Collocations

approve plan, approve application, approve budget, approve quickly, approve unanimously, officially approve
Entry 1
approve plan, approve application, approve budget
Entry 2
approve quickly, approve unanimously, officially approve, approve application

More Example Sentences

We disapprove of breaking promises.

They disapproved of me leaving early.

She disapproves of shouting in public.

She disapproves of loud music at night.

He disapproves of unnecessary spending.

I disapprove of gossiping about coworkers.

She is happy about getting her visa approved.

He is relieved to know the report was approved.

They are able to travel because their visa was approved.

The manager doesn’t approve unless the documents are complete.

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