approve of
phrase · Collocation / phrase B2
Plain meaning
to think something is acceptable or good
Exam-register meaning
In exam writing, it can express to think something is acceptable or good in a clearer or more formal way.
In context
naturalThe discussion gave us a useful example of approve of.
examPolicy makers must consider approve of when evaluating long-term social and economic outcomes.
Common collocations
approve ofa clear example of approve ofuse approve of appropriately
Watch out
Do not change the key word order in “approve of”; collocations sound natural because the words travel together.