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UK//jʊ dəʊnt əˈpruːv əv hɪm//US//ju doʊnt əˈpruv əv hɪm//

Meaning of You don't approve of him

You think that someone is not acceptable.

In simple words: You think he is not good or right.

You don't approve of him in a sentence

  • You don't approve of him because of his past actions.
  • Her parents don’t approve of him, which makes her sad.
  • I understand you don't approve of his decisions.
  • If you don’t approve of him, just say so openly.
  • They don't approve of him joining their team.

How to use You don't approve of him

This phrase is suitable for everyday conversations. It might not be appropriate for very formal settings. Use it when discussing opinions about people.

Grammar pattern

approve of + object

Memory hint

Think of 'approve' as giving a thumbs up; no thumbs up means you don't approve.

Related words

Collocations with You don't approve of him

  • strongly approve of
  • officially approve of
  • generally approve of

Synonyms for You don't approve of him

Common mistakes with You don't approve of him

  • Confused with 'approve' without 'of', which is incorrect in this context.
  • Using 'approved of' in the past tense when referring to ongoing opinions.

Compare You don't approve of him with Reject, Dissent, Oppose

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Frequently asked questions about You don't approve of him

What does You don't approve of him mean?

You think he is not good or right.

What is the definition of You don't approve of him?

You think that someone is not acceptable.

How do you use You don't approve of him in a sentence?

You don't approve of him because of his past actions.

Can you give another example of You don't approve of him?

Her parents don’t approve of him, which makes her sad.

What are synonyms for You don't approve of him?

Common alternatives include disapprove, reject, dissent, object to, oppose.

What words go with You don't approve of him?

It commonly pairs with strongly approve of, officially approve of, generally approve of.

What are common mistakes when using You don't approve of him?

Confused with 'approve' without 'of', which is incorrect in this context. Using 'approved of' in the past tense when referring to ongoing opinions.

How do you pronounce You don't approve of him?

US: //ju doʊnt əˈpruv əv hɪm//, UK: //jʊ dəʊnt əˈpruːv əv hɪm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You don't approve of him?

This phrase is suitable for everyday conversations. It might not be appropriate for very formal settings. Use it when discussing opinions about people.