(ə·prv′) v. ap·proved, ap·prov·ing v.t.
1. To regard as worthy, proper, or right; be favorably disposed toward.
2. To confirm formally or authoritatively; sanction; ratify.
3. To show or prove (oneself) worthy of approval.
4. Obs. To prove by trial; test.
—v.i.
5. To show or state approval: with of: He approved of my desire. See synonyms under ADMIRE, AGREE, ASSENT, JUSTIFY, LIKE, PRAISE, RATIFY. [ <OF aprover <L approbare < ad- to + probare approve, prove <probus good]
—ap·prov′a·ble adjective
—ap·prov′er noun
—ap·prov′ing·ly adverb

(ə·prv′) v.t. Law
To turn to one's profit; appropriate, as waste or common land. [ <OF approuer profit < a to + pro profit]