Background for approves

approves

/əˈpɹuːvz/

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verb

To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.

Examples :

"Although we may disagree with it, we must nevertheless approve the sentence handed down by the court-martial."

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verb

To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.

Examples :

"We approve the measure of the administration, for it is an excellent decision."

attitude moral value character

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To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.

Examples :

"The student's success in the project approves her understanding of the complex topic. "

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verb

(followed by "of") To consider worthy (to); to be pleased (with); to accept.

Examples :

"Her mother never approves of any of her boyfriends. She thinks nobody is good enough for her little girl."

attitude value moral

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To show to be worthy; to demonstrate the merits of.

Examples :

"The student approves himself to be a hard worker by consistently completing his homework on time. "

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(English law) To make profit of; to convert to one's own profit — said especially of waste or common land appropriated by the lord of the manor.

Examples :

"The lord of the manor approves the common land by fencing it off and using it for his own cattle grazing. "