Approve of Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To think that something or someone is good, acceptable, or right. You 'approve of' a person’s action or choice if you agree with it or think it’s appropriate.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Always use 'approve of' (not just 'approve') when talking about people, actions, or abstract things. Formal and neutral. Common confusion: 'approve' (official permission) vs 'approve of' (personal opinion). Often followed by a noun or verb in '-ing' form: 'approve of smoking', 'approve of her decision'.
جمل نموذجية
My parents do not approve of my new haircut.
basic
Do you approve of his decision?
basic
I don't approve of lying to friends.
basic
He knows his parents will never approve of his career choice.
natural
I can't say I approve of the way they handled the situation.
natural
Most teachers approve of students asking questions in class.
natural