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approve

approve ˈpruːv/ verb
approves; approved; approving
approve
ˈpruːv/
verb
approves; approved; approving
Britannica Dictionary definition of APPROVE
[no object] : to believe that something or someone is good or acceptable
often + of
opposite disapprove
[+ object] : to officially accept (an idea, action, plan, etc.)
often used as (be) approved