How to Use "Approve" with Example Sentences

approve (v): to accept or agree

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Used with adverbs:

"I fully approve of your decision."
(fully, completely, wholeheartedly)

"I don't personally approve of tattoos, but it's your choice."
(personally, really, completely, fully)

"Our proposal was formally approved today."
(formally, officially, finally)

"The law was unanimously approved by Congress."
(unanimously, overwhelmingly, narrowly, surprisingly)

Used with verbs:

"He does not approve of his daughter's boyfriend."
(does not)

"Her manager must approve the designs."
(must, has to)

Used with nouns:

"Her manager must approve the report."
(report, article, details, information, design, plans)