authorize
gb/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz/ us/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz/
B1
Ingles
~ 2500
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa
B1
action
1
Give official permission
To say it is okay for something to happen in an official way.
Padron ng paggamit:
to authorize [someone/something] to [do something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'authorize' with 'advise' because they sound similar, but 'authorize' means to give permission, not to give advice.
Mga kasingkahulugan
permit (Slightly less formal; used in both casual and formal contexts.)
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approve (Emphasizes agreement or acceptance rather than granting power.)
Mga kasalungat
forbid (Directly prohibits an action instead of allowing it.)
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deny (Refuses permission or approval.)
Mga kolokasyon
authorize payment
|authorize access
|authorize release
|authorize use
|authorize transaction
Mga tema
law
|business
|government
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- My boss authorized me to take a day off.
- The bank authorized the payment.
- She authorized her friend to use her car.
Pandiwa
formal
B2
action
2
Grant power to act
To officially give someone the right to do something.
Padron ng paggamit:
to authorize [someone] as [role/responsibility]
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
disqualify (Removes someone's right or ability to act in a role.)
Mga kolokasyon
authorize representative
|authorize agent
|authorize delegate
Mga tema
law
|government
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The school authorized him as team leader.
- The manager authorized me to speak for the group.
- They authorized her to sign the papers.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
authorize
IPA
GB/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz/
US/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz/
Mga pantig at diin
au - thor - ize (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (au)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
- Base: authorize
- 3rd Person Singular: authorizes
- Present Participle: authorizing
- Past: authorized
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon
authorize access
1/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz ˈæksˌɛs/
fixed phrase
Approve entry or use rights
To officially allow someone to enter a place or use something.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- The police chief authorized the release of the suspect's photo.
- The doctor authorized the release of the patient’s records.