Word Type

Verb

The word "approve" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

disapprove disapprove

Derived Terms

I approve this message approbation approvable approvably approval approved school approvee approvement approver disapprove foreapprove preapprove reapprove unapprove

Distinct From

decline disapprove

Etymologically Related To

approbate improve prove

Context

english law legal

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

admire authorise authorize clear evaluate judge pass pass judgment revere

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

cheer eulogise glorify proselytize

Manner Of

authorize judge

Related Terms

praise

Related Terms

acceptance approbation commend confirm demonstrate good pleased practically proof prove ratify regard sanction show worthy

Synonym Network

authorize

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