approve

/əˈpɹuːv/verb

To officially accept or agree to a plan, request, or decision.

Example sentences

“My manager approved my request for two weeks off.”
“The city council approved the budget for the new park.”
“All expenses must be approved before you book travel.”

Without a preposition it means to authorize: approve a plan. 'Approve of' means to think something is good: her parents approve of her boyfriend.

Synonyms for approve

authorize
sanction
endorse
pass

Antonyms

reject
deny
veto

Related words

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