Approve Synonyms and Antonyms

ə-pro͝ov
To be favorably disposed toward
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. countenance
  2. favor
  3. hold with
  4. go for
To give approval
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. allow
  2. sanction
  3. authorize
  4. endorse
  5. ok
  6. accredit
  7. countenance
  8. adopt
  9. ratify
  10. consent
  11. sign
  12. permit
  13. validate
  14. uphold
  15. pass
  16. okay
  17. affirm
  18. support
  19. countersign
  20. confirm
  21. license
  22. consent to
  23. agree to
  24. assent (to)
  25. approbate
  26. empower
  27. charter
  28. seal
  29. legalize
  30. recognize
  31. accept
  32. certify
  33. give one's blessing
  34. recommend
  35. make law
  36. admire
  37. pronounce legal
  38. second
  39. subscribe to
  40. agree
  41. make valid
  42. sustain
  43. applaud
  44. concur in
  45. go-along-with
  46. back
  47. maintain
  48. vote for
  49. let
  50. commend
  51. accede to
  52. corroborate
  53. acquiesce in
  54. compliment
  55. establish
  56. homologate
  57. give the go-ahead
  58. give the green light
  59. give one's imprimatur
  60. rubber-stamp
  61. favor
  62. come around
  63. handle
  64. initial
  65. like
  66. symptomatize
Antonyms:
  1. reject
  2. disapprove
  3. veto
  4. refuse
  5. oppose
  6. deny
  7. disallow
  8. invalidate
To favor
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. accept
  2. sanction
  3. ratify
  4. endorse
  5. encourage
  6. be in favor of
  7. certify
  8. favor
  9. adopt
  10. support
  11. recommend
  12. make allowances (for)
  13. affirm
  14. subscribe to
  15. advocate
  16. confirm
  17. tolerate
  18. condone
  19. appreciate
  20. pass
  21. acclaim
  22. applaud
  23. take kindly to
  24. go for
  25. hold with
Antonyms:
  1. disapprove
  2. disagree

Words Related to Approve

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Approve Sentence Examples

  • I really don't approve of this.

  • Katie wouldn't approve of that attitude.

  • Alex wouldn't approve, but it was her land and her phone.

  • The Circuit Quarterly Meeting had to approve the arrangements for the support of the preachers.

  • And what made him think Dad wouldn't approve of Justin?

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