Simple meaning
What does Authorize mean?
Authorize means give permission officially.
Dictionary definition
To give official permission for something.
Example sentences
Authorize in a sentence
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In class, we talked about what authorize means.
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Our teacher used authorize in a discussion about fairness and community rules.
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The reading passage showed how authorize can shape responsible choices in groups.
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Opposite words
chaosUse when there is no clear order or rule-following.
unfairnessUse when people are not treated equally.
Word family
Authorize word family
Base word
authorize
verb
authorize
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What does authorize mean?
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