Word Finder - approve

definition

To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.

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Although we may disagree with it, we must nevertheless approve the sentence handed down by the court-martial.

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To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.

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We approve the measure of the administration, for it is an excellent decision.

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To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.

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(followed by "of") To consider worthy (to); to be pleased (with); to accept.

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Her mother never approves of any of her boyfriends. She thinks nobody is good enough for her little girl.

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To show to be worthy; to demonstrate the merits of.

I really don't approve of this.

Katie wouldn't approve of that attitude.

Alex wouldn't approve, but it was her land and her phone.

The Circuit Quarterly Meeting had to approve the arrangements for the support of the preachers.

And what made him think Dad wouldn't approve of Justin?

The old prince used to approve of them for their endurance at work when they came to Bald Hills to help with the harvest or to dig ponds, and ditches, but he disliked them for their boorishness.

He tells me maybe you would not approve, but I see he is wrong.

It is as if he thought my Bolkonski would not approve of or understand our gaiety.

Two of three judges must approve a contestant to move on, except during season three at the Manchester auditions when all three judges had to give the thumbs up for a contestant to go through.

He will not consider his work upon the text complete until he has made it, as far as he can, such as the author would approve in every particular.

In 1858 the LiberalConservative party, formed in 1854 by a coalition, attempted to bring him out as a candidate for the upper house, which was at this date elective, but though he had broken with the advanced reformers, he could not approve of the tactics of their opponents, and refused to stand.

It was this, his first administration, which introduced the constitution of the 5th of June 1849, and he also presided over the third constitutional ministry which was formed in July 1851; but he resigned on the 27th of January 1852, because he could not approve of the decree which aimed at transforming Denmark into a composite, indivisible, monarchy.

The marriage with Philip, of which Pole did not approve, having taken place (July 2 5, 1 554), and Rome yielding on the practical difficulties of the lay holders of Church lands, a parliament favourable to the proposed reunion now assembled, and Pole was allowed to return to England as cardinal.

The moderate Loyalists joined in the election of delegates to the first Continental Congress; but the great body of Loyalists in New York strongly disapproved of the " dangerous and extravagant " measures adopted by that body, and the assembly, in January 1 775, refused to approve its acts or choose delegates to the second Continental Congress.

Bismarck, who was less hopeful than the emperor, and did not approve of this policy, was thereby prevented from influencing the elections as he would have wished to do; the coalition parties, in consequence, suffered severe loss; Socialists, Centre and Radicals gained numerous seats.

He will approve or disapprove of himself according as his conduct has fulfilled the conditions of social welfare.

And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

This allows you to do any general maintenance and repairs yourself as well as conduct and approve inspections.

Once you sign the divorce papers and file them, you are asking a judge to approve the agreement that you have worked out with your spouse.

Once they have an agreement, they can ask a judge to approve it and include this provision in the divorce judgment.

If the court finds the division equitable, it will approve it.

He did not approve of the Belgian movement, nor of the part that Europe played in it, and published his views in three pamphlets, which appeared in the years 1830 and 1831.

In most cases, the judge will approve the negotiated figure.

Bear in mind that the officiant may also need to approve the vows in advance.

While all her surgery certainly helped her pull of that potentially unflattering red, one piece Baywatch swimsuit, David Hasselhof, for one, does not approve.

Rumor has it that TV mom Florence Henderson does not approve of one of her TV sons marrying Adrienne Curry.

Marie Osmond also turned down the lead role of Sandy in the blockbuster hit Grease, as she did not approve of the movie's moral content.

If there is still conflict, consider encouraging her to spend her own money on clothes you do not approve of, or find a compromise somewhere in the middle.

In other instances, the ideas never get off the ground because academic advisors or administrators don't approve a student's preliminary plan to follow a new course of study.

After the BCA Rescue Network representatives approve the application, they conduct a series of interviews.

Look for a lender that advertises the ability to approve mortgage loans for people with a history of foreclosures.

The FHA doesn't normally approve deals where legal issues are involved.

The list of lenders within California which are willing to approve mobile home loans is a long list indeed.

There are many modest two piece bathing suits juniors can enjoy wearing and parents can approve of without hesitation.

Given that you don't approve of his interest, it is unlikely he will want to discuss the topic with you, especially since he enjoys watching it.

Now don't get me wrong, I am not saying that I condone or approve of the line of work, I am simply saying he was working not cheating.

Once they approve these products, I have no doubt regarding their safety and overall quality and taste.

Your mom will approve, you know you'll dance a lot and have fun and not feel any pressure.

Gift cards allow you to know where the graduate will spend your money, giving you peace of mind that it's going to something that he/she will like and you approve of.

No doubt family members are sure to approve of a shower celebrating their heritage.

A very strict church may need to approve all religious material, including quotes used in programs that will be distributed within the church.

Some situations require BCA Rescue Network representatives to approve the veterinarian that the family plans to use.

Darkyn would not approve.

I can't imagine why he would think I wouldn't approve.

I know your dad would approve.

She hesitated, unsure if Alex would approve.

His boss was over two-thousand miles away and, while he wouldn't be too happy about Keaton spending the night with her, he would certainly approve of any hours spent watching over her.

Not to mention, Ingrid wouldn't approve.

A majority of the members elected to each house may submit the question of calling a convention to the people; and if a majority of the votes cast approve, an election for members of a convention shall be held, and all acts of the convention must be submitted to the people for ratification or rejection.

In such cases the prefect must approve them, and in some cases the sanction of the general council or even ratification by the president is necessary.