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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:

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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

Past Simple

The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.

Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)

Example

The committee authorized the use of funds for the project.

Example

She authorized the release of confidential information.

Past Continuous

The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.

Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At that time, they were authorizing the use of company resources.

Example

I wasn't authorizing any additional expenses.

Past Perfect

The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.

Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the end of the day, he had authorized all the necessary documents.

Example

They had authorized the transfer of ownership.

Is authorized an irregular verb in the past?

No, "authorized" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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