approve

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas offiziell zuzustimmen oder etwas als zufriedenstellend anzunehmen.

A verb meaning to officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory.

1. B1formal

   To officially agree to or accept a proposal, request, or plan.

   Genehmigen

   • The committee approved the new budget.
   • The bank approved her loan application.
   • The manager approved the vacation request.

   Synonymeacceptauthorizeconfirmendorseratifysanctionvalidate

   Antonymedenydisapproverefuserejectveto

2. Believe something is goodB1formal

   To think that someone or something is good or acceptable.

   Etwas gutheißen

   • My parents approve of my career choice.
   • She doesn't approve of smoking.
   • I approve of your decision to study abroad.

   Synonymeacceptapplaudcommendendorsefavorratifysanctionsupport

   Antonymecensurecondemncriticizedisapproveopposereject