authorize Definition
- 1to give official permission for something to happen or exist
- 2to give someone the power or right to do something
Using authorize: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "authorize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The bank refused to authorize the payment.
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The government authorized the use of military force.
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I authorize you to act on my behalf.
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The company authorized the manager to make decisions on their behalf.
authorize Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with authorize
only people who have been given official permission are allowed to enter
Example
This area is restricted to authorized personnel only.
Example
Please authorize payment for the invoice.
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You need to be authorized to access this database.
Origins of authorize
from Old French 'autoriser', from Medieval Latin 'auctorizare', from Latin 'auctor' (meaning 'author')
Summary: authorize in Brief
'Authorize' [ˈɔːθəraɪz] means to give official permission for something to happen or exist, or to give someone the power or right to do something. It is often used in formal contexts, such as when a bank authorizes a payment or the government authorizes the use of military force. Phrases like 'authorized personnel only' and 'authorize payment' use 'authorize' to denote official permission or approval.
