to show to be real or true; to prove.-to make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.-to sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; as, to approve the decision of a court-martial.-to regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of; as, we approve the measured of the administration.-to make or show to be worthy of approbation or acceptance.-to make profit of; to convert to one's own profit; -- said esp. of waste or common land appropriated by the lord of the manor.