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 clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I will set their fleets afire, kill every last one of their soldiers, and return their cities to the dirt. That is my plan. You don't approve? You once told me you knew what your father was. Did you know his plans for King's Landing when the Lannister armies were at his gates? Probably not. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Battle of the Bastards Season: 6 Episode 9
  • (..) I'm sure you're quite the raconteur. Yes. So I will call you for lunch. There's only one item on the agenda of this committee: To approve the list of nominees for our nation's highest award... ...the Medal of Honor. The two nominees are... ...Charles Dreyfus... No. (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther
  • (..) So you'll take it. I'll hear no more about it. - Is that understood? - Yes, my lord. Right. Now, don't think this means I approve of this nonsense with you and Alliser Thorne. That's a man's sword. It'll take a man to wield it. I'll apologize to Ser Alliser tonight. No, you won't. (..)
    2011 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Baelor Season: 1 Episode 9