approve

Definition

  • verb: to believe that something or someone is good or acceptable
  • verb: to have or express a favorable opinion of
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: demonstrate, ratify, confirm

Examples

  • I don't 'approve of' the way he treats his wife. = I don't 'approve of' him treating his wife the way he does.

  • The state has 'approved' the building plans, so work on the new school can begin immediately.

  • I don't care if all the other parents are letting their kids do it; I still don't 'approve'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) That's a risk we'll have to take. The risk I won't take is being overseas if the president dies. We don't even know if Congress will approve the appropriation for the bailout. They will approve it. I'll make sure they do. You shouldn't be worrying about this now, Claire. (..)
    2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6
  • (..) you don't have a right to assert. Cathy, you don't have Francis right now. I'm the best thing you've got, so please work with me on this. Congress will never approve this. You're just wasting everybody's time. - The Republicans will get in line. - Not the Republicans, the Democrats. (..)
    2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6