authorise
To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).
Word facts
Definition of Authorise
To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).
Example sentences
- 1
The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter.
- 2
The judge authorized the wiretapping.
Synonyms for Authorise
Antonyms for Authorise
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FAQ
Questions people ask
How many syllables does authorise have?
Authorise has 3 syllables: aut·hor·ise. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.
What part of speech is authorise?
Authorise is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.
What are synonyms for authorise?
This entry does not currently list synonyms for authorise. Try the Word Explorer or the Prefix Finder to explore related word patterns.
How do you use authorise in a sentence?
Example: "The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter."
What words start with the same letter as authorise?
Authorise starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does authorise have?
Authorise has 9 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.