authorize
To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).
Word facts
Definition of Authorize
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 Authorize
Antonyms for Authorize
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FAQ
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How many syllables does authorize have?
Authorize has 3 syllables: aut·hor·ize. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.
What part of speech is authorize?
Authorize is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.
What are synonyms for authorize?
This entry does not currently list synonyms for authorize. Try the Word Explorer or the Prefix Finder to explore related word patterns.
How do you use authorize in a sentence?
Example: "The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter."
What words start with the same letter as authorize?
Authorize 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 authorize have?
Authorize 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.