approve

Synonyms

accredit, authorize, clear, confirm, finalize, formalize, OK (or okay), ratify, sanction, warrant;

Antonyms

decline, deny, disallow, disapprove, negative, reject, turn down, veto;

Near Antonyms

ban, enjoin, forbid, illegalize, interdict, prohibit, proscribe;

disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook;

rebuff, rebut, refuse, spurn;

Related Words

accept, acknowledge, affirm;

certify, endorse (also indorse), validate;

bless, canonize, sanctify;

initial, rubber-stamp, sign, sign off (on);

allow, enable, legalize, license (also licence), pass, permit;

reapprove;