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approve

/əˈpɹuːv/
verb
  1. To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.

    "Although we may disagree with it, we must nevertheless approve the sentence handed down by the court-martial."

  2. To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.

    "We approve the measure of the administration, for it is an excellent decision."

  3. To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.

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