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The present tense form of 'authorizes' is authorize or authorizes. Example: The government authorizes the use of certain medications. (The government authorizes the use of certain medications.)
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
| Present Simple | authorize |
| Present Continuous | authorizing |
| Present Perfect | authorized |
Example
They authorize the use of their software.
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The company authorizes employees to work remotely.
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We are authorizing the release of the new product.
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The committee is authorizing the budget for the project.
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The manager has authorized the hiring of new employees.
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The board has authorized the merger with another company.
authorize Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | authorize |
| Singular Second Person (You) | authorize |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | authorizes |
| Plural (We/You/They) | authorize |
Example
I authorize the use of my personal information.
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You authorize the release of the document.
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He authorizes the payment.
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She authorizes the access to confidential files.
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It authorizes the use of the trademark.
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We authorize the return of the product.
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You authorize the transfer of funds.
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They authorize the publication of the article.
