approved; approving
Definition of approve
1 : to have or express a favorable opinion of
couldn't approve such conduct
2a : to accept as satisfactory
hopes she will approve the date of the meeting
b : to give formal or official sanction (see sanction entry 1 sense 4c) to : ratify Congress approved the proposed budget.
: to take a favorable view
doesn't approve of fighting
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The first known use of approve was in the 14th century
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