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authorize

/'ɔθə,raɪz/

Synonyms of authorize Antonyms of authorize Examples of authorize Usage of authorize Parts of authorize Definition that contains authorize Words sounding like authorize Explanation of authorize

verb
give or delegate power or authority to
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"She authorized her assistant to sign the papers"

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authorise empower

type of:
appoint charge
verb
grant authorization or clearance for
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"The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography"

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authorise clear pass

type of:
allow countenance permit let

Examples of authorize

"She authorized her assistant to sign the papers"
"The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography"