authorize
gb/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz/ us/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz/
B1
Inglês
~ 2500
Aceções
0 aceções
Verbo
B1
action
1
Give official permission
To say it is okay for something to happen in an official way.
Padrão de uso:
to authorize [someone/something] to [do something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'authorize' with 'advise' because they sound similar, but 'authorize' means to give permission, not to give advice.
Sinónimos
permit (Slightly less formal; used in both casual and formal contexts.)
|
approve (Emphasizes agreement or acceptance rather than granting power.)
Antónimos
forbid (Directly prohibits an action instead of allowing it.)
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deny (Refuses permission or approval.)
Colocações
authorize payment
|authorize access
|authorize release
|authorize use
|authorize transaction
Temas
law
|business
|government
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- My boss authorized me to take a day off.
- The bank authorized the payment.
- She authorized her friend to use her car.
Verbo
formal
B2
action
2
Grant power to act
To officially give someone the right to do something.
Padrão de uso:
to authorize [someone] as [role/responsibility]
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
disqualify (Removes someone's right or ability to act in a role.)
Colocações
authorize representative
|authorize agent
|authorize delegate
Temas
law
|government
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The school authorized him as team leader.
- The manager authorized me to speak for the group.
- They authorized her to sign the papers.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
authorize
IPA
GB/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz/
US/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz/
Sílabas e acento
au - thor - ize (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (au)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: authorize
- 3rd Person Singular: authorizes
- Present Participle: authorizing
- Past: authorized
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
authorize access
1/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz ˈæksˌɛs/
fixed phrase
Approve entry or use rights
To officially allow someone to enter a place or use something.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- The police chief authorized the release of the suspect's photo.
- The doctor authorized the release of the patient’s records.