English verb: approve | |||
1. | approve (communication) give sanction to | ||
Samples | I approve of his educational policies. | ||
Synonyms | O.K., okay, sanction | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | authorise, authorize, clear, pass | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | back, confirm, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, sanction, support, visa | ||
Antonyms | disapprove, reject | ||
2. | approve (cognition) judge to be right or commendable; think well of | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | evaluate, judge, pass judgment | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | rubberstamp | ||
Antonyms | disapprove | ||