Meaning Of Approve

v. t.

To show to be real or true; to prove.
v. t.

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

To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; as, to approve the decision of a court-martial.
v. t.

To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of; as, we approve the measured of the administration.
v. t.

To make or show to be worthy of approbation or acceptance.
v. t.

To make profit of; to convert to one's own profit; -- said esp. of waste or common land appropriated by the lord of the manor.