v. Function: verb
1 to find acceptable FF1C; they don't approve of their daughter's life-style FF1E;
Synonyms: accept, approbate, countenance, favor, go (for), hold (with)
Related Words: back (up), stand by, support, sustain, uphold; bear, endure, put up (with), tolerate
Idioms: be in favor of, pat on the back, take kindly to, think well ( or highly) of, view with approval ( or favor)
Contrasted Words: deprecate, disfavor, dislike, frown (on or upon); object (to), oppose
Antonyms: disapprove
2 to give an often formal expression of approval and support FF1C; the committee approved the plans for the new clubhouse FF1E;
Synonyms: accredit, certify, endorse, OK ( or okay), sanction
Related Words: applaud, commend, compliment; confirm, initial, ratify; clear
Contrasted Words: refuse, reject, repudiate, spurn; censure, condemn, criticize, reprehend, reprobate
Antonyms: disapprove