authorize

[ aw-thuh-rahyz ]

/ ˈɔ θəˌraɪz /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR authorize ON THESAURUS.COM

verb (used with object), au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing.

to give authority or official power to; empower: to authorize an employee to sign purchase orders.

to give authority for; formally sanction (an act or proceeding): Congress authorized the new tax on tobacco.

to establish by authority or usage: an arrangement long authorized by etiquette books.

to afford a ground for; warrant; justify.

Also especially British, au·thor·ise .

Origin of authorize

1350–1400; earlier auctorize<Medieval Latin auctōrizāre; replacing Middle English autorisen<Middle French autoriser<Medieval Latin See author, -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM authorize

au·thor·iz·a·ble, adjectiveau·thor·iz·er, nounde·au·thor·ize, verb (used with object), de·au·thor·ized, de·au·thor·iz·ing.mis·au·thor·ize, verb (used with object), mis·au·thor·ized, mis·au·thor·iz·ing.

pre·au·thor·ize, verb (used with object), pre·au·thor·ized, pre·au·thor·iz·ing.re·au·thor·ize, verb (used with object), re·au·thor·ized, re·au·thor·iz·ing.self-au·thor·iz·ing, adjective

Words nearby authorize

authority, authority control, authority figure, authority file, authorization, authorize, authorized, authorized capital, Authorized Version, authors, author's alteration

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Example sentences from the Web for authorize

"He also said convalescent plasma — the treatment the FDA controversially authorized last week — will "save thousands of lives.
Trump's big health promises ignore the coronavirus pandemic's reality|Sam Baker|August 28, 2020|Axios
The governor has authorized the deployment of 500 members of the National Guard to Kenosha, doubling the number of troops in the city of 100,000.
Prosecutors charge teen in fatal shooting of two protestors and wounding of a third in Kenosha|kdunn6|August 28, 2020|Fortune
FEMA has been authorized to provide up to $44 billion in support, which economists estimate would last just one to two months if paid as intended to millions receiving jobless benefits.
There are only 2 states paying Trump’s $300 unemployment benefits so far. Here’s where the rest stand|Lee Clifford|August 25, 2020|Fortune
DraftKings became what’s called an “authorized gaming partner” of Major League Baseball.
The Economics of Sports Gambling (Ep. 388 Rebroadcast)|Stephen J. Dubner|August 20, 2020|Freakonomics

Voters will also weigh in on a measure that asks whether Encinitas should authorize commercial cannabis activities, including retail sales, cultivation and manufacturing.
North County Report: What We Know About the November Ballot So Far|Kayla Jimenez|August 5, 2020|Voice of San Diego
The Senate will vote Tuesday on whether to authorize the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline.
The Pipeline From Hell: There’s No Good Reason to Build Keystone XL|Jack Holmes|November 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He then called on Congress to authorize a program to train and equip 5,000 rebels per year in Saudi Arabia, which they did.
Exclusive: America’s Allies Almost Bombed in Syrian Airstrikes|Josh Rogin|September 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If you miss your session, you authorize the app to charge your credit card or PayPal account.
4 Science-Backed Ways to Motivate Yourself to Work Out|DailyBurn|September 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
President Obama has asked Congress to authorize $500 million to train a new Syrian opposition out of Saudi Arabia.
Contractors Ready to Cash In On ISIS War|Eli Lake|September 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Obama relied on the September 14 resolution, like Bush, to authorize drone strikes in Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia.
Obama’s War in Iraq Marks the Return of the Global War on Terror|Eli Lake|August 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But this does not authorize the rational psychologist to affirm, from mere conceptions, its permanence beyond life.
The Critique of Pure Reason|Immanuel Kant
The law does not authorize municipalities to build houses and none of the communes have acquired land for this purpose.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7|Various
If his outline is all right, I'm going to authorize him to set up this experiment.
The Lani People|J. F. Bone
I return without approval Senate bill No. 61, entitled "An act to authorize the election of women to school offices."
History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III (of III)|Various
This contract was necessary to authorize them to practice under my privilege.
The Invention of Lithography|Alois Senefelder

British Dictionary definitions for authorize

authorize

authorise

/ (ˈɔːθəˌraɪz) /

verb (tr)

to confer authority upon (someone to do something); empower

to permit (someone to do or be something) with official sanctiona dealer authorized by a manufacturer to retail his products

Derived forms of authorize

authorization or authorisation, nounauthorizer or authoriser, noun

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单词	authorize
释义	authorize [ aw-thuh-rahyz ] / ˈɔ θəˌraɪz / SEE SYNONYMS FOR authorize ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing. to give authority or official power to; empower: to authorize an employee to sign purchase orders. to give authority for; formally sanction (an act or proceeding): Congress authorized the new tax on tobacco. to establish by authority or usage: an arrangement long authorized by etiquette books. to afford a ground for; warrant; justify. Also especially British, au·thor·ise . Origin of authorize 1350–1400; earlier auctorize<Medieval Latin auctōrizāre; replacing Middle English autorisen<Middle French autoriser<Medieval Latin See author, -ize OTHER WORDS FROM authorize au·thor·iz·a·ble, adjectiveau·thor·iz·er, nounde·au·thor·ize, verb (used with object), de·au·thor·ized, de·au·thor·iz·ing.mis·au·thor·ize, verb (used with object), mis·au·thor·ized, mis·au·thor·iz·ing. pre·au·thor·ize, verb (used with object), pre·au·thor·ized, pre·au·thor·iz·ing.re·au·thor·ize, verb (used with object), re·au·thor·ized, re·au·thor·iz·ing.self-au·thor·iz·ing, adjective Words nearby authorize authority, authority control, authority figure, authority file, authorization, authorize, authorized, authorized capital, Authorized Version, authors, author's alteration Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for authorize "He also said convalescent plasma — the treatment the FDA controversially authorized last week — will "save thousands of lives. Trump's big health promises ignore the coronavirus pandemic's reality\|Sam Baker\|August 28, 2020\|Axios The governor has authorized the deployment of 500 members of the National Guard to Kenosha, doubling the number of troops in the city of 100,000. Prosecutors charge teen in fatal shooting of two protestors and wounding of a third in Kenosha\|kdunn6\|August 28, 2020\|Fortune FEMA has been authorized to provide up to $44 billion in support, which economists estimate would last just one to two months if paid as intended to millions receiving jobless benefits. There are only 2 states paying Trump’s $300 unemployment benefits so far. Here’s where the rest stand\|Lee Clifford\|August 25, 2020\|Fortune DraftKings became what’s called an “authorized gaming partner” of Major League Baseball. The Economics of Sports Gambling (Ep. 388 Rebroadcast)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|August 20, 2020\|Freakonomics Voters will also weigh in on a measure that asks whether Encinitas should authorize commercial cannabis activities, including retail sales, cultivation and manufacturing. North County Report: What We Know About the November Ballot So Far\|Kayla Jimenez\|August 5, 2020\|Voice of San Diego The Senate will vote Tuesday on whether to authorize the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. The Pipeline From Hell: There’s No Good Reason to Build Keystone XL\|Jack Holmes\|November 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He then called on Congress to authorize a program to train and equip 5,000 rebels per year in Saudi Arabia, which they did. Exclusive: America’s Allies Almost Bombed in Syrian Airstrikes\|Josh Rogin\|September 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST If you miss your session, you authorize the app to charge your credit card or PayPal account. 4 Science-Backed Ways to Motivate Yourself to Work Out\|DailyBurn\|September 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST President Obama has asked Congress to authorize $500 million to train a new Syrian opposition out of Saudi Arabia. Contractors Ready to Cash In On ISIS War\|Eli Lake\|September 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Obama relied on the September 14 resolution, like Bush, to authorize drone strikes in Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia. Obama’s War in Iraq Marks the Return of the Global War on Terror\|Eli Lake\|August 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But this does not authorize the rational psychologist to affirm, from mere conceptions, its permanence beyond life. The Critique of Pure Reason\|Immanuel Kant The law does not authorize municipalities to build houses and none of the communes have acquired land for this purpose. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7\|Various If his outline is all right, I'm going to authorize him to set up this experiment. The Lani People\|J. F. Bone I return without approval Senate bill No. 61, entitled "An act to authorize the election of women to school offices." History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III (of III)\|Various This contract was necessary to authorize them to practice under my privilege. The Invention of Lithography\|Alois Senefelder British Dictionary definitions for authorize authorize authorise / (ˈɔːθəˌraɪz) / verb (tr) to confer authority upon (someone to do something); empower to permit (someone to do or be something) with official sanctiona dealer authorized by a manufacturer to retail his products Derived forms of authorize authorization or authorisation, nounauthorizer or authoriser, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to authorize empower, enable, okay, entitle, license, ratify, warrant, confirm, sanction, approve, endorse, bless, commission, vest, invest, accredit, affirm, tolerate, qualify, countenance
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authorize

verb (used with object), au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing.

Origin of authorize

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British Dictionary definitions for authorize

authorise

verb (tr)

Derived forms of authorize

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