authorized
To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).
Word facts
Definition of Authorized
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 Authorized
Antonyms for Authorized
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FAQ
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How many syllables does authorized have?
Authorized has 3 syllables: auth·oriz·ed. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.
What part of speech is authorized?
Authorized is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.
What are synonyms for authorized?
This entry does not currently list synonyms for authorized. Try the Word Explorer or the Prefix Finder to explore related word patterns.
How do you use authorized in a sentence?
Example: "The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter."
What words start with the same letter as authorized?
Authorized 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 authorized have?
Authorized has 10 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.