APPROVES Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

approves

verb

present tense third-person singular of approve

as in ratifies

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory as soon as the pond project was approved, the bulldozers were at the site

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Recent Examples of approves Before the agent begins, the user sees and approves that structured version. — Aashis Luitel, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026 Under the plea agreement, Eslick would avoid prison and be placed on probation if a judge approves the deal. — Perry Vandell, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 Before outreach, identify who experiences the problem, who influences the buying decision and who approves the investment. — Tausif Shaikh, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 If the council approves the settlement, the agreement remains subject to approval by a probate court before becoming final. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026 The rate increases are not final yet The increases won't take effect unless DFS approves them. — Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 If the council approves the contract Tuesday, work is expected to begin later this month and be completed in September. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 If the employee approves the request, the hacker may gain access to the account and its connected business tools. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Reading it immediately quells, or at least quelled my own, paranoia at being alone in the middle of the forest—nobody is getting got here, there’s a gate that only opens if the concierge approves of your face, voice, and name. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for approves

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The school board is scheduled to vote on the agreement during its meeting on Tuesday, but the union urged an earlier vote, saying teachers could return Monday if the board ratifies the deal by then.

— Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026

Definition of ratifies

Verb

Still, a visit to Meyers’ sleek apartment, admittedly paid for by his parents, confirms for Ed the kind of youthful privilege at play here, so unlike the scrappier downtown bohemia of his own artistic heyday.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
The latest report from Catalonia confirms that by transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of confirms

Verb

That information remained stored in the cloud and could become available to investigators if the city finalizes a new agreement.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Exact rate increases will be determined once the city finalizes a rate study performed by an independent consulting firm, which will be published on the city’s website in the coming weeks.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of finalizes

Verb

Russell Fry endorses ex-rival Darline Graham after failing to advance to special GOP US Senate primary runoff.

— , FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Social Security Works’ political action committee endorses candidates based on their platforms for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of endorses

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But if a later leg of your European jaunt takes you to Austria or Slovenia, that same traveler may discover that a taxi service or local café accepts cash only.

— TD Bank, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
Sources familiar with the matter said negotiations over a potential plea agreement were ongoing and that nothing is final until Mangione accepts a deal.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of accepts

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The order also authorizes the Justice Department to challenge state vaccine regulations deemed insufficiently respectful of parental objections.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
The new law directs federal officials to issue guidance for these buildings and authorizes grants to test their safety and cost.

— Solomon Greene, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026