Authorize - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈɔːθəraɪz|  American pronunciation of the word authorize
Brit.  |ˈɔːθəraɪz|  British pronunciation of the word authorize

verb

- grant authorization or clearance for (syn: authorise, clear, pass)
The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography
- give or delegate power or authority to (syn: authorise, empower)
She authorized her assistant to sign the papers

Extra examples

The city council authorized the sale of the land.

Who authorized the transfer of the funds?

His conduct was authorized by the situation.

Napoleon III authorized Haussmann to rebuild Paris.

Congress authorized the project.

The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography

She authorized her assistant to sign the papers

The committee resolved to authorize this step.

Only the president can authorize a nuclear attack.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: authorize
he/she/it: authorizes
present participle: authorizing
past tense: authorized
past participle: authorized
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