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- pronunciation:
- aw
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
authorizes, authorizing, authorized |
| definition 1: |
to give authority or permission to (someone).
My mother authorized the doctor to treat my brother's broken arm.- synonyms:
- empower
- antonyms:
- prohibit
- similar words:
- commission, delegate, enable, entitle, license, mandate, ordain
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| definition 2: |
to give official permission for; allow or approve.
The mayor authorized a parade through downtown.- synonyms:
- allow, approve, permit
- antonyms:
- forbid, prohibit
- similar words:
- clear, endorse, license, mandate, ratify, sanction
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| related words: |
appoint, assign, charge, command, confirm, enact, justify, let, pass |
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