approve · verb /əˈpruːv/
Word family
Nouns: approval, disapproval
Verbs: approve, disapprove
Adverbs: approvingly
approve (AGREE)
B1 T to allow or officially agree to something
Dictionary examples:
The council has approved plans for a new shopping centre.
The court approved the sale of the property.
Learner example:
"Congratulation[s], your scholarship to [the] UK is approved." (Preliminary English Test; B1; Assamese)
approve (GOOD OPINION)
B2 I to think that something is good or right
Dictionary examples:
She doesn't approve of my friends.
He doesn't approve of smoking.
The head of department seems to approve of what I am doing.
Learner example:
Woods didn't approve of the government's attitude to them. (First Certificate in English; B2; Korean)
