Approve (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Give sanction to; "I approve of his educational policies".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Sanction
• Okay
• O.K.

Antonyms

• Disapprove

Hypernyms

• Authorise
• Pass
• Clear

Hyponyms

• Endorse
• Support
• Plump For
• Plunk For
• Indorse

Related Words

• Approbative (adjective)
• Approver (noun)
• Approbation (noun)
• Approval (noun)

Meaning ²

Judge to be right or commendable; think well of.

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

• The principal will approve your request if you meet the requirements.
• Her boss doesn't approve of her tardiness and is considering a warning.
• The company will approve your loan application once you submit the necessary documents.
• Many parents don't approve of their children playing violent video games.
• The board of directors will approve the merger proposal if it benefits the company.

Antonyms

• Disapprove

Hypernyms

• Judge
• Pass Judgment

Related Words

• Approbative (adjective)
• Approbation (noun)
• Approval (noun)
• Approbatory (adjective)