Authorize meaning

What does “authorize” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“authorize” is a verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: grant authorization or clearance for.

authorize

verb

grant authorization or clearance for
“Clear the manuscript for publication”
“The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography”
Synonymsauthorise pass clear
give or delegate power or authority to
“She authorized her assistant to sign the papers”
Synonymsempower authorise

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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✦Synonyms for authorize✦Unscramble AUTHORIZE