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- pronunciation:
- aw
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- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
authorizes, authorizing, authorized |
| definition 1: |
If a person or thing authorizes someone to do something, they give that person the power or permission to do it.
The child's mother authorized the doctor to perform the operation.The law does not authorize the police chief to make these kinds of decisions. Only the mayor can decide these things.- similar words:
- license
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| definition 2: |
If someone authorizes a thing, they give their permission for it to happen.
The mayor authorized a parade through downtown.- synonyms:
- allow, approve, permit
- antonyms:
- forbid, prohibit
- similar words:
- license
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| related words: |
appoint, assign, command, confirm, justify, let, pass |
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