Definitions
- Referring to the right or permission to do something. - Describing a legal or official right to a particular title, position, or privilege. - Talking about the qualification or eligibility to receive something.
- Referring to the granting of permission or approval for something. - Describing the act of giving someone the power or authority to do something. - Talking about the official approval or endorsement of a particular action or decision.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to granting permission or rights to do something.
- 2Both words involve an official or legal aspect.
- 3Both words are used in formal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Entitle emphasizes the right or privilege that comes with a particular status or qualification, while authorize focuses on the granting of permission or approval.
- 2Action: Entitle is often used in the context of receiving something, while authorize is used in the context of allowing or approving something.
- 3Subject: Entitle is often used in the context of individuals, while authorize is used in the context of organizations or authorities.
- 4Usage: Entitle is often followed by the preposition 'to', while authorize is often followed by the preposition 'for'.
- 5Connotation: Entitle has a positive connotation, implying a deserved or earned right, while authorize can have a neutral or negative connotation, implying a need for permission or approval.
Remember this!
Entitle and authorize are synonyms that both refer to granting permission or rights to do something. However, entitle emphasizes the right or privilege that comes with a particular status or qualification, while authorize focuses on the granting of permission or approval. Additionally, entitle is often used in the context of individuals receiving something, while authorize is used in the context of organizations or authorities allowing or approving something.
