Synonyms of authorizes

authorizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of authorize

1

as in enables

to give official or legal power to

only the school nurse is authorized to give any necessary shots

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enables
• empowers
• qualifies
• permits
• certifies
• allows
• entitles
• invests
• licenses
• approves
• accredits
• warrants
• endorses
• vests
• commissions
• affirms
• confirms
• charters
• initiates
• validates
• sanctions
• installs
• credentials
• inaugurates
• lets
• OKs
• inducts
• privileges
• clears
• instates
• swears in
• enfranchises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disqualifies
• prevents
• denies
• excludes
• inhibits
• discourages
• disallows
• prohibits
• hinders
• blocks
• impedes
• stops
• obstructs
• constrains
• forbids
• bans
• shuts out
• proscribes
• holds back
• enjoins
• bars
• vetoes
• disenfranchises
• outlaws
• disbars
• disfranchises
• interdicts

2

as in entitles

to give a right to

this pass will authorize you to go backstage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entitles
• qualifies
• enables
• empowers
• permits
• privileges
• allows
• approves
• endorses
• licenses
• certifies
• ratifies
• lets
• legitimizes
• certificates
• validates
• enfranchises
• accredits
• warrants
• sanctions
• recertifies
• charters
• reapproves
• reaccredits
• revalidates
• recharters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disqualifies
• forbids
• disables
• proscribes
• disallows
• invalidates
• disenfranchises
• disempowers
• nullifies
• decertifies
• delegitimizes

3

as in approves

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

• approves
• ratifies
• confirms
• endorses
• finalizes
• accepts
• formalizes
• acknowledges
• accredits
• sanctions
• warrants
• affirms
• OKs
• certifies
• clears
• signs
• enables
• approbates
• homologates
• permits
• blesses
• validates
• allows
• legalizes
• sanctifies
• passes
• licenses
• signs off (on)
• canonizes
• initials
• rubber-stamps
• reapproves

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denies
• prohibits
• rejects
• disallows
• forbids
• disapproves
• declines
• vetoes
• proscribes
• enjoins
• turns down
• ignores
• bans
• refuses
• neglects
• disregards
• negatives
• overlooks
• interdicts
• spurns
• illegalizes
• rebuts
• rebuffs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of authorizes

From there, a certificate belonging to the motherboard or software maker that is embedded into the shim authorizes all software that’s subsequently loaded. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026

The legislation, which Gribbin advocated for, authorizes the warnings by classifying a shark attack as an event for which an emergency alert can be issued. — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

That gambit, however, could doom the defense bill, which authorizes key national security programs. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 30 June 2026

The contract also authorizes Brooks Pierce to retain Fitzpatrick Communications to provide public relations counsel in connection with the investigation. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026

The Education Department seeks to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing the termination is final and current law no longer authorizes these plans. — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

The final bill authorizes the program for three years, which would provide grants to states and localities to help rebuild. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026

Eight Republicans helped push through a war powers resolution this month that directs the president to remove armed forces from hostilities with Iran, unless Congress declares war or authorizes the use of military force. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 24 June 2026

The Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention and Treatment Act of 2018, authorizes Department of Health and Human Services funding for research, education, screening, and treatment. — Audrey Boone Tillman, Fortune, 19 June 2026