What is another word for Approve? – 127 Approve Synonyms

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Synonyms & Similar Words

agree accept endorse sanction confirm ratify authorize validate permit allow support favor commend praise applaud accredit recognize acknowledge affirm assent consent concur acquiesce tolerate abide comply go along with second back uphold justify legitimize certify

Meaning of Approve

According to Merriam-Webster, "approve" means to have or express a favorable opinion of something, or to officially agree to or accept something.

Definitions

The Oxford English Dictionary defines "approve" as to consider something good or acceptable, or to officially agree to or accept something.
Cambridge Dictionary defines "approve" as to think that something is good or acceptable, or to officially agree to or accept something.

Example Uses

The committee will approve the proposal if it meets all the requirements.
She approved of his decision to change careers.
The new policy was approved by the board of directors.
The teacher approved the student's excuse for being late.
The government approved the funding for the new project.

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

reject disapprove refuse deny veto oppose disagree object condemn criticize disallow prohibit forbid ban dismiss repudiate renounce decline spurn disdain scorn despise detest abhor