Synonyms and antonyms of To express or give approval in American Thesaurus

approve (verb)

to have a positive feeling toward someone or something that you consider to be good or suitable

recommend (verb)

to say that someone or something is good and worth using, having, or experiencing

consent (verb)

to give approval for something

sanction (verb)

formal to show approval for a particular behavior or belief

recognize (verb)

to give praise or approval to someone

condone (verb)

to approve of behavior that most people think is wrong

OK (verb)

informal to give permission or approval for something to happen

accredit (verb)

to state officially that a person or organization is good enough to provide a particular type of service

give something/someone the green light ()

to give official approval for something to be done

look kindly on something ()

to approve of something that someone has done

accept (verb)

to consider that something is suitable or good enough for a particular purpose

affirm (verb)

formal to show respect for and approval of someone, especially in public

cheer (verb)

to give a loud shout of happiness or approval

commend (verb)

formal to tell someone that a person or thing is good, useful, or suitable

countenance (verb)

formal to approve of something, or to allow something to happen

greenlight (verb)

informal to give your approval for something

rubber stamp (verb)

to give official approval for something

sign off (business)

business to officially approve of something or to officially agree that something has been completed in a satisfactory way by signing your name

validate (verb)

formal to officially state that something is of an appropriate standard

welcome (verb)

to say that you approve of something that has happened or that you are pleased about it