approve · v
approve (AGREE)
B1 to allow or officially agree to something
Dictionary examples:
The boss approved casual Friday, so everyone came to work in pajamas. (0.0)
The school principal approved students wearing pajamas to class on Fridays. (0.0)
The city approved a law that requires all dogs to wear funny hats. (0.0)
The town has approved plans for a new shopping center. (28.1)
The court approved the sale of the property. (28.3)
approve (GOOD OPINION)
B2 to think that something is good or right
Dictionary examples:
He doesn't approve of smoking. (16.9)
She doesn't approve of my friends. (19.0)
The head of the department seems to approve of what I am doing. (28.2)