Approve of
Approve of verb - To have a favorable opinion of.
Usage example: we don't approve of people who stand in the “12 items or less” lane with 13 items
Back and approve of are semantically related In some cases you can use "Back" instead a verb "Approve of".
Back
Back verb - To promote the interests or cause of.
Approve of and back are semantically related in support topic. You can use "Approve of" instead a verb "Back".
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Before leaving, Edward warns him about the French representative, who like the Russian Lightning Emperor, didn't approve of seeing Moroha defeat the Fortress metaphysical back in episode 6.
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Even if he did bring Kevin back, few would approve of his methods at all, let alone care, or even know about his previous humiliation.
Source: Western Animation / Up - Cosima's girlfriend goes behind her back in administering treatments for her respiratory disorder that Cosima doesn't approve of.
Source: Adult Fear / Live-Action TV
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Back and Approve of. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 09, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/approve_of/back
Approve of & Back. N.p., 2016. Web. 09 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/approve_of/back>.
Back or Approve of. 2016. Accessed August 09, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/approve_of/back.
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