Approve of
Approve of verb - To have a favorable opinion of.
Confer and approve of are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Confer" instead a verb "Approve of".
Confer
Confer verb - To give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly.
Approve of and confer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Approve of" instead a verb "Confer".
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Confer and Approve of. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/approve_of/confer
Approve of & Confer. N.p., 2016. Web. 08 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/approve_of/confer>.
Confer or Approve of. 2016. Accessed August 08, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/approve_of/confer.
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