approve > define

verb

• Give sanction to.
  • usage: "I approve of his educational policies"
  • synonyms: O. K., okay, sanction
• Judge to be right or commendable; think well of. .

• (v.t.) To show to be real or true; to prove.
• (v.t.) To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of; as, we approve the measured of the administration.
• (v.t.) 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.
• (v.t.) To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; as, to approve the decision of a court-martial.
• (v.t.) To make or show to be worthy of approbation or acceptance.
• (v.t.) To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.