approves (of)

present tense third-person singular of approve (of)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approves (of)
accepts
Verb
  • After the coroner’s report confirms the cardiac event, everyone except Elsbeth accepts Laurel’s story as fact.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Mike accepts gratefully—only to beat up this Good Samaritan and run off with his watch.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Approves (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approves%20%28of%29. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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