1. Verb
To show to be real or true; to prove.
2. Verb
To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.
3. Verb
To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; as, to approve the decision of a court-martial.
4. Verb
To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of; as, we approve the measured of the administration.
5. Verb
To make or show to be worthy of approbation or acceptance.
6. Verb
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. Verb
judge to be right or commendable; think well of
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