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- [aw-thuh-rahyz]
- /ˈɔ θəˌraɪz/
- /ˈɔː.θər.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [aw-thuh-rahyz]
- /ˈɔ θəˌraɪz/
Definitions of authorise word
- verb with object authorise to give authority or official power to; empower: to authorize an employee to sign purchase orders. 1
- verb with object authorise to give authority for; formally sanction (an act or proceeding): Congress authorized the new tax on tobacco. 1
- verb with object authorise to establish by authority or usage: an arrangement long authorized by etiquette books. 1
- verb with object authorise to afford a ground for; warrant; justify. 1
- noun authorise (chiefly, British spelling) alternative spelling of authorize. 1
- verb authorise Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of authorize. 0
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Origin of authorise
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; earlier auctorize < Medieval Latin auctōrizāre; replacing Middle English autorisen < Middle French autoriser < Medieval Latin See author, -ize
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Parts of speech for Authorise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
authorise popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
authorise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for authorise
verb authorise
- approve — If you approve of an action, event, or suggestion, you like it or are pleased about it.
- allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
- sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
- permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
- okay — to put one's endorsement on or indicate one's approval of (a request, piece of copy, bank check, etc.); authorize; initial: Would you OK my application?
Antonyms for authorise
verb authorise
- forbid — to command (a person) not to do something, have something, etc., or not to enter some place: to forbid him entry to the house.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
- disapprove — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
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