Approve

/əˈpruːv/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To officially accept or agree to something.

The committee decided to approve the new policy after much discussion.

To regard with favor; to think well of.

The teacher was pleased to approve of her student's project.

To confirm the validity of something or to give permission.

The manager will approve the budget before it is submitted.

From Middle English 'aproven', from Old French 'aprover', from Latin 'approbare', where 'ad-' means 'to' and 'probare' means 'test, prove'.

give the thumbs up

To express approval or support.

approve of

To have a positive opinion about someone or something.

seal of approval

An indication of endorsement or authorization.

approval

The action of approving or the state of being approved.

disapprove

To have or express an unfavorable opinion about something.

approbation

Approval or praise.

Give a nod

He gave me a nod to approve the plan.

Green light

Once I got the green light from my boss, I started the project.