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.