ap·prove 
/əˈpru:v/ verb
ap·proves; ap·proved; ap·prov·ing /əˈpru:v/ verb 1 [no obj] : to believe that something or someone is good or acceptable
▪ I don't care if all the other parents are letting their kids do it; I still don't approve. — often + of ▪ I still don't approve of it. ▪ I don't approve of the way he treats his wife. = I don't approve of him treating his wife the way he does. — opposite disapprove 2 [+ obj] : to officially accept (an idea, action, plan, etc.)
▪ The state has approved the building plans, so work on the new school can begin immediately. ▪ Your supervisor must approve the report before it can be sent. — often used as (be) approved ▪ The drug is expected to be approved as a treatment for cancer by the end of the year. ▪ Your application has been approved.
▪ I don't care if all the other parents are letting their kids do it; I still don't approve. — often + of ▪ I still don't approve of it. ▪ I don't approve of the way he treats his wife. = I don't approve of him treating his wife the way he does. — opposite disapprove
▪ The state has approved the building plans, so work on the new school can begin immediately. ▪ Your supervisor must approve the report before it can be sent. — often used as (be) approved ▪ The drug is expected to be approved as a treatment for cancer by the end of the year. ▪ Your application has been approved.
