Words Like AUTHORIZE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to AUTHORIZE.

20 Alternative Words Similar to authorize

1 Authorise Verb      Synonym Words Like Authorise
2 Pass Verb      Synonym Words Like Pass
3 Clear Verb      Synonym Words Like Clear
4 Empower Verb      Synonym Words Like Empower
5 Allow Verb      Synonym Words Like Allow
6 Appoint Verb      Synonym Words Like Appoint
7 Charge Verb      Synonym Words Like Charge
8 Countenance Verb      Synonym Words Like Countenance
9 Let Verb      Synonym Words Like Let
10 Permit Verb      Synonym Words Like Permit
11 Sanction Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Sanction
12 Warrant Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Warrant
13 Entitle Verb      Hyponym Words Like Entitle
14 Certify Verb      Hyponym Words Like Certify
15 Licence Verb      Hyponym Words Like Licence
16 Approve Verb      Hyponym Words Like Approve
17 Declare Verb      Hyponym Words Like Declare
18 Okay Verb      Hyponym Words Like Okay
19 License Verb      Hyponym Words Like License
20 Commission Verb      Hyponym Words Like Commission

5 examples of authorize

1 to authorize commissioners to settle a boundary
2 to authorize a marriage
3 idioms authorized by usage
4 to authorize a report
5 The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography

10 definitions of authorize

1 To clothe with authority, warrant, or legal power; to give a right to act; to empower.
2 To make legal; to give legal sanction to; to legalize.
3 To establish by authority, as by usage or public opinion; to sanction.
4 To sanction or confirm by the authority of some one; to warrant.
5 To justify; to furnish a ground for.
6 give or delegate power or authority to
7 grant authorization or clearance for
8 To grant authority or power to.
9 To give permission for; sanction: the city agency that authorizes construction projects.
10 To be sufficient grounds for; justify.
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