Approve of
Approve of verb - To have a favorable opinion of.
Maintain and approve of are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Maintain" instead a verb "Approve of".
Maintain
Maintain verb - To keep in good condition.
Approve of and maintain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Approve of" instead a verb "Maintain".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- embrace and approve of
- embrace and maintain
- champion and approve of
- champion and maintain
- advocate and approve of
- advocate and maintain
- warrant and approve of
- warrant and maintain
- approve and approve of
- approve and maintain
- uphold and approve of
- uphold and maintain
- acknowledge and approve of
- acknowledge and maintain
Both terms in one sentence
- While I may not necessarily approve of a plucky band of civilians fighting aliens on their own, I will at least maintain contact with them.
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