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1. authorize
verb. ['ˈɔθɝˌaɪz'] grant authorization or clearance for.
Synonyms
- approve
- clear
- approbate
- commission
- sanction
- pass
- permit
- authorise
- O.K.
- certify
- validate
- okay
- countenance
- licence
- let
- license
- certificate
- allow
- declare
- formalize
Antonyms
- invalidate
- disapprove
- disallow
- decertify
Etymology
- autoriser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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Rhymes with Authorize
- accessorize
- demilitarize
- depressurize
- familiarize
- reauthorize
- rubberize
- satirize
- summarize
- temporize
- terrorize
- theorize
How do you pronounce authorize?
Pronounce authorize as ˈɔθərˌaɪz.
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Sentences with authorize
1. Verb, base form
Firms have protocols that detail specific dollar amounts employees can authorize on behalf of the company.
2. authorize
verb. ['ˈɔθɝˌaɪz'] give or delegate power or authority to.
Synonyms
- charge
- authorise
- entitle
- sanction
- empower
Antonyms
- lose
- indistinct
- unclearness
- unclear
Etymology
- autoriser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))