Example: "He gave the project his blessing"
Example: "Approbative criticism"
To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.
Example: "Although we may disagree with it, we must nevertheless approve the sentence handed down by the court-martial."
To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.
Example: "We approve the measure of the administration, for it is an excellent decision."
To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.
(followed by "of") to consider worthy (to); to be pleased (with); to accept.
Example: "Her mother never approves of any of her boyfriends. she thinks nobody is good enough for her little girl."
To show to be worthy; to demonstrate the merits of.
(english law) to make profit of; to convert to one's own profit — said especially of waste or common land appropriated by the lord of the manor.
Expressing approbation; commending
Example: "She flashed an approving smile."