as in to accept
to have a favorable opinion of
we don't approve of people who stand in the "12 items or less" lane with 13 items
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accept
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Mayer, 47, posted an Instagram, thanking the band’s fans for celebrating with him and accepting him into the group’s ongoing legacy.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025 -
His exposure on the stage does 75% towards the public accepting this artist.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Approve (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approve%20%28of%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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