approving

/ʌˈpɹuv.ɪŋ/

verb

Meaning

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."
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."
To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.
(followed by "of") To consider worthy (to); to be pleased (with); to accept.
"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.

verb

Meaning

(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.

adjective

Meaning