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The past tense form of 'authorizes' 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 grant power or authority to someone
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 release of funds.
Example
She authorized the use of her name in the advertisement.
Example
At that time, they were authorizing the distribution of the product.
Example
He wasn't authorizing any more expenses.
Example
By the end of the project, they had authorized several changes.
Example
She had authorized the sale of the property.