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The past tense form of 'authorize' is authorized. Example: The manager authorized the purchase of new equipment. (The manager authorized the purchase of new equipment.)
Definition of “authorize”
- to give official permission or approval for something
- to empower or enable someone to do something
- to validate or confirm the authenticity or legality of something
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
Past Simple | authorized |
Past Continuous | authorizing |
Past Perfect | authorized |
Example
The committee authorized the use of funds for the project.
Example
She authorized the release of confidential information.
Example
At that time, they were authorizing the use of company resources.
Example
I wasn't authorizing any additional expenses.
Example
By the end of the day, he had authorized all the necessary documents.
Example
They had authorized the transfer of ownership.