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to approve this message

to approve this message

3 4.9
To say in public that you agree with the words of a message
  • phrasal verb
  • Formal
translation icon : aprobar este mensaje
  • I'm Andrew Bridgeworth, and I approve this message.
  • approve this message with Bush
  • approve this message with Clinton
  • approve this message because we need

I'm Shawn Ryan and I approve this message.

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Examples

  • I am Mitt Romney, and I approve this message.

    Blog text (28)

  • I'm J.C. and I approve this message.

    Blog text (15)

  • I'm Thomas Wayne, and I approve this message.

    The Batman (2022)

  • I approve this message because I'm proud to stand up for Pennsylvania.

    Blog text (20)

  • I'm Mayor Tracy and I approve this message.

    Slice (2018)

  • "I'm Scott Brown and I approve this message," he says with a grin.

    Blog text (15)

  • I'm Simeon Smith, and I approve this message.

    Blog text (1)

  • I'm Rachel Witchburn, and I approve this message.

    Sydney White (2007)

  • By law, candidates have to slap the "I'm so and so and I approve this message" disclaimer on every ad they release.

    Blog text (30)

  • I am Barack Obama, and I approve this message.

Synonyms

to accept
vsto approve this message
∞ 1.3

To believe or agree that something is true

is specifically about consenting to message content often in public communications
to approve
vsto approve this message
∞ 1.6

To officially agree to something or think that it is good

is used specifically for consenting to message content in public communications
to vote
vsto approve this message
804 1.0

To approve something by a group's official decision at a meeting

is about consenting to message content rather than collective procedural decision
to clear
vsto approve this message
  • Formal
209 5.5

To get official permission or approval

is focused on consenting to message content rather than general official clearance
to endorse
vsto approve this message
183 4.2

To publicly show support for a person or idea

is a formal consent focused on the content of public communications
to sign off
vsto approve this message
95 3.9

To give official approval, usually by writing your name on a document

is about formally consenting to message content rather than procedural authorization
to ratify
vsto approve this message
  • Formal
70 6.0

Officially approve an agreement, law, or decision

is focused on consenting to message content rather than validating agreements
to sanction
vsto approve this message
  • Formal
53 6.3

To give official permission for something

focuses on consenting to message content rather than permitting actions
to okay
vsto approve this message
18 3.1

To give official permission to proceed

is about formally consenting to message content rather than general permission
to rubber stamp
vsto approve this message
  • Informal
8 4.4

To approve something without real discussion

is a deliberate formal consent to message content rather than automatic authorization
to second
vsto approve this message
  • Formal
7 4.6

To give formal support to a proposal during a meeting

is focused on formally consenting to message content rather than supporting motions
to preapprove
vsto approve this message
2 4.3

Give official permission for something before it happens

is about consenting to message content at the time of statement, not earlier
to officialize
vsto approve this message
  • US
1 7.0

To give something formal approval from someone in charge

is about formally consenting to message content rather than making something official
to vise
vsto approve this message
  • Formal
9.1

To approve a document, usually by signing or stamping it

is a formal act focused on consenting to message content not just paperwork
to approbate
vsto approve this message
  • Formal
9.9

To give official permission to a plan or document by an authority

is about consenting to message content rather than legal technical confirmation
to homologate
vsto approve this message
  • Formal
9.9

To officially approve a product for legal or technical use

is broader public consent to content rather than specialized technical confirmation
to co-sign
vsto approve this message
  • Informal
4.6

Publicly say you support an idea, plan, or person

is a formal act of consenting to message content rather than informal backing
to O.K.
vsto approve this message
2.3

To give permission to start or use something

is focused on consenting to message content rather than general authorization
to rubberstamp
vsto approve this message
  • Formal
4.6

Mark a document with a rubber stamp to show it is approved

is formal content consent that implies active consideration rather than routine marking

Antonyms

to reject
839 1.9

Refuse to accept someone or something

Surface Forms

approve this message infinitive
approved this message past
approved this message past participle
approving this message present participle
approves this message third person singular

Morphology

approve + this + message

The meaning 'to give consent or endorse the content' is directly derivable from combining 'approve' (to agree to or accept) with the object 'this message' — a straightforward compositional verb + noun phrase. This is a common, transparent construction across languages and should be immediately predictable to a B1 learner who knows the constituent words.

Etymology

The phrase approve this message comes from political TV ads where a candidate ends the ad by saying they personally approve the message. That's why the line means 'to accept or support' the words in a statement.