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To consider something good, right, or acceptable and give one's approval to it. It expresses a positive evaluation or approval.
Ich kann sein unehrliches Verhalten auf keinen Fall gutheißen.
I absolutely cannot approve of his dishonest behavior.
'Gutheißen' (to approve) is a separable verb with the prefix 'gut-'. In a main clause, 'gut' comes at the end. In the infinitive with 'zu', it is written as one word: 'gutzuheißen' (to approve).
Meine Eltern heißen meine Entscheidung nicht gut.
My parents do not approve of my decision.
The verb 'gutheißen' (to approve) always requires an accusative object. This object is the thing or action that one accepts or rejects.
Der Lehrer kann das Schwänzen des Unterrichts nicht gutheißen.
The teacher cannot approve of skipping class.
This verb is very often used in the negative to express rejection or disapproval. The phrase 'etwas nicht gutheißen' (not to approve of something) is a formal way of saying that you do not think something is okay.
Ich kann es nicht gutheißen, dass du deine Versprechen nicht hältst.
I cannot approve of the fact that you don't keep your promises.
to sentence / condemn
'verurteilen' and 'gutheißen' are clear opposites here. If you 'verurteilst' something, you strongly reject it and consider it morally wrong. If you 'heißt etwas gut', you consider it right or acceptable and agree with it. So 'verurteilen' fits strong criticism, while 'gutheißen' fits approval or acceptance.
Die Nachbarn haben den neuen Plan für den Innenhof gutgeheißen.
The neighbors approved the new plan for the courtyard.
Viele Menschen verurteilen Gewalt gegen Tiere.
Many people condemn violence against animals.