approving

/ʌˈpɹuv.ɪŋ/

To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.

Although we may disagree with it, we must nevertheless approve the sentence handed down by the court-martial.

To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.

We approve the measure of the administration, for it is an excellent decision.

To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.

(followed by "of") To consider worthy (to); to be pleased (with); to accept.

Her mother never approves of any of her boyfriends. She thinks nobody is good enough for her little girl.

To show to be worthy; to demonstrate the merits of.