Approve of
Approve of verb - To have a favorable opinion of.
Rate and approve of are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rate" instead a verb "Approve of".
Rate
Rate verb - To be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment).
Approve of and rate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Approve of" instead a verb "Rate".
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Rate and Approve of. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/approve_of/rate
Approve of & Rate. N.p., 2016. Web. 08 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/approve_of/rate>.
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