The term 'approves' can be expressed in a variety of ways, as evidenced by the crossword solutions given. The seven-letter solution, 'blesses, ' implies that approval is being granted with a sense of divine favor. The three-letter solution, 'oks, ' is a colloquial way of expressing approval. The five-letter solutions, 'OKAYS' and 'okehs, ' are similar to 'oks' but slightly more formal. The six-letter solutions, 'saysok' and 'sayso, ' are also informal ways of expressing approval. The six-letter solution, 'yesses, ' is a more emphatic way of expressing approval. The eight-letter solution, 'RATIFIES, ' implies that approval is being granted with a sense of finality or permanence. The nine-letter solution, 'saysyesto, ' is a more emphatic way of expressing approval. Finally, the ten-letter solution, 'signsoffon, ' implies that approval is being granted with a sense of official endorsement.