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approve

Verb B1 – Intermediate

To officially agree that something is acceptable, or to have a favorable opinion of it.

"The committee approved the new budget after a long discussion."

"Approve of" means to like or agree with something in general, while "approve" alone often means an official decision, as in "approve a plan."

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disapprove reject