Synonyms of approves (of)

approves (of)

verb

present tense third-person singular of approve (of)

as in accepts

to have a favorable opinion of

we don't approve of people who stand in the "12 items or less" lane with 13 items

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accepts
• subscribes (to)
• goes for
• cares (for)
• holds with
• favors
• tolerates
• supports
• likes
• takes kindly to
• enjoys
• applauds
• stands by
• concurs (in)
• consents (to)
• recommends
• praises
• assents (to)
• countenances
• OKs
• salutes
• backs (up)
• sustains
• lauds
• upholds
• endures
• commends
• acclaims
• bears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disapproves (of)
• frowns (on or upon)
• criticizes
• condemns
• denounces
• disfavors
• disparages
• deprecates
• minds
• depreciates
• discountenances
• dislikes
• censures
• damns
• reprehends
• hates
• objects (to)
• dissents (from)
• opposes
• detests
• loathes
• reprobates
• blacklists