approve of

IPA/ɐpɹˈuːv ɒv/
IPA/ɐpɹˈuːv ʌv/

approve of — phrasal verb

  • approve ofbase form
  • approves of3rd person singular
  • approving of-ing form
  • approved ofpast simple

1. to think that someone or something is good, right, or acceptable

1.片語動詞及物B2
釋義

to think that someone or something is good, right, or acceptable

例句

Minho's parents didn't approve of him staying out so late.

approve of + -ing form

Faisal hoped his new boss would approve of the report.

同義詞
  • endorse

    more formal; implies public or official backing

  • favour

    suggests preferring one option over others, not necessarily moral approval

  • sanction

    formal; used for official authorisation, especially in legal or institutional contexts

反義詞
  • disapprove of

    the direct opposite — to have a negative opinion

  • condemn

    stronger; expresses outright moral rejection

文法句型

approve of + noun/pronoun

approve of + -ing

用法筆記

Always takes an object — you approve of someone or something. The object can be a noun, pronoun, or -ing form. Distinguish from 'approve' without 'of', which usually means to give official permission.

常見錯誤

❌I don't approve this behaviour.
✅I don't approve of this behaviour.
💡'Approve' without 'of' means to officially authorise something; to express a good opinion you need 'approve of.'