Synonyms of authorized

authorized 1 of 2

adjective

ˈȯ-thə-ˌrīzd 

as in official

ordered or allowed by those in authority

an authorized biography of the former president

Synonyms & Similar Words

• official
• sanctioned
• approved
• lawful
• legitimate
• endorsed
• permissible
• suggested
• promoted
• licensed
• supported
• certified
• legal
• regulation
• authoritative
• legit
• licit
• encouraged
• abetted
• canonical
• semiofficial
• ex officio

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unauthorized
• unofficial
• illegal
• unlawful
• illicit
• wrongful
• impermissible
• nonofficial
• illegitimate
• unsanctioned
• lawless
• unlicensed
• unapproved
• verboten

authorized

2 of 2

verb

past tense of authorize

1

as in enabled

to give official or legal power to

only the school nurse is authorized to give any necessary shots

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enabled
• empowered
• qualified
• licensed
• permitted
• certified
• commissioned
• entitled
• accredited
• approved
• allowed
• vested
• chartered
• warranted
• invested
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• confirmed
• affirmed
• installed
• initiated
• validated
• inducted
• credentialed
• inaugurated
• let
• privileged
• cleared
• instated
• swore in
• enfranchised
• OK'd

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disqualified
• denied
• excluded
• prevented
• stopped
• prohibited
• constrained
• disallowed
• blocked
• banned
• discouraged
• barred
• inhibited
• hindered
• obstructed
• impeded
• held back
• shut out
• enjoined
• forbade
• vetoed
• proscribed
• outlawed
• disbarred
• disfranchised
• disenfranchised
• interdicted

2

as in entitled

to give a right to

this pass will authorize you to go backstage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entitled
• qualified
• enabled
• permitted
• empowered
• privileged
• approved
• licensed
• allowed
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• certified
• certificated
• let
• ratified
• accredited
• validated
• enfranchised
• legitimized
• chartered
• warranted
• reapproved
• recertified
• revalidated
• rechartered
• reaccredited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disqualified
• disabled
• forbade
• proscribed
• disallowed
• disenfranchised
• invalidated
• nullified
• disempowered
• decertified
• delegitimized

3

as in approved

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

a system for sound reproduction that has been authorized as meeting the electronic industry's highest standards

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approved
• ratified
• confirmed
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• accepted
• finalized
• signed
• accredited
• acknowledged
• formalized
• warranted
• approbated
• cleared
• affirmed
• homologated
• certified
• permitted
• licensed
• validated
• blessed
• enabled
• allowed
• initialed
• passed
• OK'd
• sanctified
• canonized
• legalized
• reapproved
• signed off (on)
• rubber-stamped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• rejected
• prohibited
• declined
• disallowed
• disapproved
• vetoed
• turned down
• enjoined
• forbade
• proscribed
• banned
• negatived
• refused
• ignored
• neglected
• disregarded
• interdicted
• overlooked
• illegalized
• rebutted
• rebuffed
• spurned

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of authorized

Adjective

Hammer Construction Corporation — the parent company of Lago’s employer, Hammer Commercial Construction — is an authorized contractor for UM and did work for the university as recently as several months ago, permit information shows. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Voters who are concerned about postal delays can consider returning their ballots in person at an authorized vote center or using an official ballot drop box. — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Verb

The Egyptian support is defensive in nature and won't include any ground troops in Yemen, the official said on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to speak to reporters. — Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026

Presidents may spend federal money only for purposes Congress has authorized. — Stephanie A, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026