1. to have a favorable opinion of something; to think something is good or acceptable
2. to give official permission or acceptance for something

Examples

• I don’t approve of his behavior at school.
• The committee will approve the new budget next week.
• Her parents approve of her choice to study medicine.
• The FDA approved the new drug for public use.
• Do you approve of the changes to the policy?
• The city council approved the construction project.
• She nodded to show she approved of the plan.