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Meaning of the word authorize in English

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authorize

US /ˈɑː.θɚ.aɪz/

UK /ˈɔː.θər.aɪz/

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Verb

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:

approve sanction permit allow grant

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author authority co-author