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Authorize

/ˈɑθəɹaɪz/

To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).

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📖 Definitions of "Authorize"

verb

1
To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).
"The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter."
2
To permit (something), to sanction or consent to (something).
"The judge authorized the wiretapping."

🔄 Synonyms of "Authorize"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
clearverb	Transparent in colour.
passverb	To change place.
authoriseverb	Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of authorize. [(transitive) To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something); to permit; to sanction or consent to.]

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Authorize"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
passverb	To change place.
clearverb	Transparent in colour.
authoriseverb	Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of authorize. [(transitive) To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something); to permit; to sanction or consent to.]
grantverb	(ditransitive) To give (permission or wish).
permissionverb	authorisation; consent (especially formal consent from someone in authority)
admitverb	(transitive) To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration
permitverb	(transitive) To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.
authorizationnoun	(uncountable) The state of being authorized to do something or to be somewhere; formally granted permission.
allowverb	(transitive, catenative) To permit, to give permission to.
permittingverb	Used in an absolute clause to indicate that the statement modified by the clause (typically an expression of intent) will only be fulfilled if not impeded by the noun.
empowerverb	(transitive) To give someone more confidence and/or strength to do something, often by enabling them to increase their control over their own life or situation.
approveverb	(transitive) To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.
acceptverb	(transitive) To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.
approvalnoun	An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
sanctionverb	(transitive) To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.
commitverb	(transitive) To do (something bad); to perpetrate, as a crime, sin, or fault.
permitted	Allowed, authorized.
allowed	Permitted, authorized.
approved	Having received approval.
endorseverb	(transitive) To express support or approval, especially officially or publicly; to give an endorsement.