Words Like APPROVE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to APPROVE.

19 Alternative Words Similar to approve

1 Okay Verb      Synonym Words Like Okay
2 Sanction Verb      Synonym Words Like Sanction
3 Authorise Verb      Synonym Words Like Authorise
4 Authorize Verb      Synonym Words Like Authorize
5 Clear Verb      Synonym Words Like Clear
6 Evaluate Verb      Synonym Words Like Evaluate
7 Judge Verb      Synonym Words Like Judge
8 Pass Verb      Synonym Words Like Pass
9 Approving Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Approving
10 Prove Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Prove
11 Demonstrate Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Demonstrate
12 Confirm Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Confirm
13 Commend Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Commend
14 Support Verb      Hyponym Words Like Support
15 Back Verb      Hyponym Words Like Back
16 Endorse Verb      Hyponym Words Like Endorse
17 Visa Verb      Hyponym Words Like Visa
18 Indorse Verb      Hyponym Words Like Indorse
19 Rubberstamp Verb      Hyponym

2 examples of approve

1 to approve the decision of a court-martial
2 we approve the measured of the administration

10 definitions of approve

1 To show to be real or true; to prove.
2 To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.
3 To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm.
4 To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.
5 To make or show to be worthy of approbation or acceptance.
6 To make profit of; to convert to one's own profit; -- said esp. of waste or common land appropriated by the lord of the manor.
7 give sanction to
8 judge to be right or commendable; think well of
9 To consider right or good; think or speak favorably of.
10 To consent to officially or formally; confirm or sanction: The Senate approved the treaty.
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