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Meaning of the word authorize in English

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authorize

US /ˈɑː.θɚ.aɪz/
UK /ˈɑː.θɚ.aɪz/
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Verb

1.

give official permission for or to do (something)

Example:
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The committee decided to authorize the new project.
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Only the manager can authorize these expenses.
Synonym:
approvesanctionpermitallowgrant
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authorauthorityco-author