authorize
gb/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz/ us/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 2500
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
1
Give official permission
To say it is okay for something to happen in an official way.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to authorize [someone/something] to [do something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'authorize' with 'advise' because they sound similar, but 'authorize' means to give permission, not to give advice.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
permit (Slightly less formal; used in both casual and formal contexts.)
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approve (Emphasizes agreement or acceptance rather than granting power.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
forbid (Directly prohibits an action instead of allowing it.)
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deny (Refuses permission or approval.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
authorize payment
|authorize access
|authorize release
|authorize use
|authorize transaction
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
law
|business
|government
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The manager authorized the refund after reviewing the complaint.
- Only the director can authorize such a large expenditure.
- The teacher authorized the student to leave early for the appointment.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- My boss authorized me to take a day off.
- The bank authorized the payment.
- She authorized her friend to use her car.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
formal
B2
action
2
Grant power to act
To officially give someone the right to do something.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to authorize [someone] as [role/responsibility]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
empower (Emphasizes giving someone the ability and confidence, not just legal right.)
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commission (Often used for assigning formal duties or missions.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
disqualify (Removes someone's right or ability to act in a role.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
authorize representative
|authorize agent
|authorize delegate
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
law
|government
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The board authorized her as the official spokesperson.
- The treaty authorizes inspectors to enter any facility without notice.
- He was authorized to negotiate on behalf of the company.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The school authorized him as team leader.
- The manager authorized me to speak for the group.
- They authorized her to sign the papers.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
authorize
IPA
GB/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz/
US/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
au - thor - ize (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (au)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Verb
- Base: authorize
- 3rd Person Singular: authorizes
- Present Participle: authorizing
- Past: authorized
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
authorizes
verb
authorizing
verb
authorized
verb
Core family
authorization
noun B2
Related words
authority
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unauthorized
adjective B2
deauthorize
verb
Advanced or less common
authoritative
adjective B2
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
authorize access
1/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz ˈæksˌɛs/
fixed phrase
Approve entry or use rights
To officially allow someone to enter a place or use something.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Only the IT manager can authorize access to the server room.
- He authorized access for the research team.
authorize payment
1/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz pˈeɪmənt/
fixed phrase
Approve a money transfer
To officially allow money to be sent from an account.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The bank needs you to sign in order to authorize payment.
- She authorized payment for the invoice yesterday.
authorize release
1/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz ɹilˈis/
fixed phrase
formal
Approve making public or distributing
To officially allow information or things to be shared with others.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The police chief authorized the release of the suspect's photo.
- The doctor authorized the release of the patient’s records.