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approve

[uh-proov] / əˈpruv /
VERB
agree something is good
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept favor
STRONG
acclaim admire applaud appreciate approbate commend countenance esteem handle like praise respect
WEAK
be big on face it go along with grin and bear it live with put up with regard highly roll with punches string along with take up on think highly of
Antonyms
STRONG
censure condemn criticize denounce deny despise disapprove dislike disregard disrespect hate neglect refuse scorn
WEAK
disagree disallow invalidate oppose reject
VERB
allow, authorize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept advocate agree authorize back certify confirm endorse establish license okay permit push for ratify recommend sanction sign support uphold
STRONG
accede accredit acquiesce affirm assent bless boost buy charter concur consent dig empower encourage groove maintain mandate pronounce seal second validate
WEAK
buy into get behind give go-ahead go along with hats off to lap up make law make valid sign off on stump for subscribe to thumbs-up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
contradict decline deny destroy disagree disallow disapprove discourage disprove dispute dissuade invalidate oppose protest refuse reject renounce repudiate veto
STRONG
condemn differ dissent object

Example Sentences

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The Transportation Department and the Justice Department, along with Trump, would have to approve the combination.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Knowledgeable people tell Barron’s that some large real estate investors considered bidding, but concluded that Braemar shareholders wouldn’t approve a deal that triggered the termination fee.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Advantage insurers say they approve requests within a day on average and in only six hours for the most urgent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Percentage of Virginians who currently approve of new Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Even though he'd been dating her for two years, his parents didn't approve of her.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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