approve

6 definitions • 11 examples

to have a positive opinion of someone or something:

approve of She doesn't approve of my friends.

He doesn't approve of smoking.

I thoroughly approve of what the government is doing.

to accept, allow, or officially agree to something:

We had to wait months for the council to approve our plans to extend the house.

The court approved the sale of the property.

to have a good opinion of someone or something:

I wish my mother approved of my friends.

to accept or allow something officially:

Finally the court approved the sale of the property.

to accept, allow, or officially agree to something:

The measure was approved by the Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs.

The aluminum producer could begin recalling workers on Tuesday if the union membership approves the offer.

approve the bill/deal/settlement, etc. If shareholders approve the deal, it would be the biggest acquisition by a Mexican company.

to have a good opinion of someone or something:

Close to 90% of people approve of his handling of the crisis.