Synonyms for

Approves

Verb / ʌˈpru:vz / Another word for approves — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To agree with or give consent to something.

Synonyms & similar words

okay ok approve sanction disapprove accepts acknowledges agrees authorizes certifies confirms endorses permits ratifies sanctions validates consents acquiesces concurs approbates upholds supports allows commends praises

Synonyms by register

Formal

sanctions endorses ratifies authorizes confirms

Informal

OKs backs goes for signs off on

Literary

assents consents sanctions

Antonyms

disapproves rejects denies vetoes condemns disallows prohibits

Common collocations

  • officially approves
  • strongly approves
  • formally approves
  • hereby approves
  • the committee approves
  • the board approves
  • parent approves

Word family

noun approval
verb approve
adjective approving
adverb approvingly

Usage note

The verb 'approves' generally implies giving official permission or agreement. It is often followed by 'of' when referring to the thing being approved, e.g., 'He approves of the plan'.

Example sentences

  1. My parents approve of my decision to go to college.
  2. The committee approves all new projects.
  3. The boss approves all vacation requests.
  4. The city council approves the budget every year.
  5. The principal approves all school events.

Quotes

  • 'The one who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. Those who walk alone are likely to find themselves in places no one has ever been before.' - Albert Einstein
  • 'The only way to do great work is to love what you do.' - Steve Jobs
  • 'I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.' - Jimmy Dean

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