approve-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: authorize, pass, clear

Examples:
Who approved these requisitions for new office furniture?
The house approved the bill, but the Senate has not yet done so.

Mappings:
VerbNet: judgement-33
FrameNet: Grant_permission
PropBank: approve.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: judge or regard favorably

Commentary:
NOTE: usually occurs with 'of'.

Examples:
He doesn't approve of the death penalty.
Do you approve of banning the use of cell phones while driving?

Mappings:
VerbNet: judgement-33,marvel-31.3-6
PropBank: approve.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2