Approve vs. Disapprove
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Difference Between Approve and Disapprove
Approveverb
(transitive) To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm.
Although we may disagree with it, we must nevertheless approve the sentence handed down by the court-martial.Disapproveverb
(intransitive) To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.
She disapproves of rap music because of its sometimes aggressive lyrics.Approveverb
(transitive) 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.Disapproveverb
(transitive) To refuse to approve; reject.
Approveverb
To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.
Disapproveverb
To have or express an unfavorable opinion. en
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Approveverb
(intransitive) To consider or show to be worthy of approbation or acceptance.
Note: This word, when it signifies to be pleased with, to think favorably (of), is often followed by of.Disapproveverb
consider bad or wrong
Approveverb
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.
Disapproveverb
deem wrong or inappropriate;
I disapprove of her child rearing methodsApproveverb
give sanction to;
I approve of his educational policiesApproveverb
judge to be right or commendable; think well of
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