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authorize

/ˈɔːθəraɪz/
au · thor · ize ˈɔː · θə · raɪz
English Definition
v. to give official permission for something
中文释义
授权,批准
Significado en Español
autorizar
한국어 뜻
권한을 부여하다, 승인하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ủy quyền, phê chuẩn
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Example Sentence

The board authorized the new project.

董事会批准了这个新项目。

Synonyms
permit sanction approve
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “authorize”:

  1. A forbid
  2. B permit
  3. C deny
  4. D prohibit
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B — permit. “authorize” means v. to give official permission for something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Only the principal can ______ a day off from school for a student.

  1. A forbid
  2. B authorize
  3. C ban
  4. D refuse
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B — authorize. “authorize” means v. to give official permission for something

Common questions about “authorize”

What does “authorize” mean?

authorize — v. to give official permission for something. In Chinese: 授权,批准.

How do you pronounce “authorize”?

authorize is pronounced /ˈɔːθəraɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: au · thor · ize.

How do you use “authorize” in a sentence?

The board authorized the new project. (董事会批准了这个新项目。)

What are synonyms for “authorize”?

permit, sanction, approve — all close in meaning to authorize (v. to give official permission for something).

Is “authorize” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. authorize appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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