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
Care and approve of are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Care" instead a verb "Approve of".
Care
Care verb - To have an interest or concern for.
Approve of and care are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Approve of" instead a verb "Care".
Both terms in one sentence
- The invaders aren't even "allowed" to directly harm them, though they happily approve of humans taking care of that for them.
Source: Literature / The Taking -
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 -
Maybe they just don't care, or they approve of what's going on.
Source: While Rome Burns
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