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

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2
as in entitles
to give a right to this pass will authorize you to go backstage

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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

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Recent Examples of authorizes Denver Public Schools in Colorado has banned the popular chatbot ChatGPT but authorizes students to use an educational AI platform, MagicSchool, reported 9 News. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 The Keller City Council also passed a resolution that opposes the Circle T data center and authorizes legal action if Westlake moves forward with building the complex. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 Most insurers have to cover shots recommended by the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which evaluates and votes on vaccine use recommendations after the FDA approves or authorizes a vaccine. — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 To support these demands, Jeanie Buss contends the California Probate Code authorizes a trustee to seek instructions from a court to resolve internal disagreements about a trust. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The city’s charter authorizes the mayor to nominate someone to serve out the term of a vacated seat on the City Council when fewer than 18 months are left of the four-year term. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Bianco and his allies insist the difference is evidence of maleficence, and that criminal law authorizes the sheriff to sidestep the state’s detailed election code and the attorney general’s sweeping authority to get to the bottom of it. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 The order also authorizes the Justice Department to challenge state vaccine regulations deemed insufficiently respectful of parental objections. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026 The new law directs federal officials to issue guidance for these buildings and authorizes grants to test their safety and cost. — Solomon Greene, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizes
  1. enables
  2. entitles
  3. approves
  4. empowers
  5. qualifies
  6. ratifies
  7. confirms
Verb
  • The folding design enables several camera functions unavailable on other iPhones.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • This enables the entire home to be arranged more like a studio apartment than a typical tiny house.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of enables
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  • Whether that entitles him to the money is less cut and dried, attorneys say.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • His studio deal with Universal Television — a ‘Spielberg deal,’ as one leading Hollywood attorney put it — entitles him to half of his shows’ profits.
    — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of entitles
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  • We also like CarShield, which approves cars with up to 300,000 miles, twice the industry average.
    — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
  • And then there are the animals The regulations say domestic or other animals kept in groups such as packs, herds, litters, bevies or flocks larger than three are prohibited, unless the Village approves otherwise by resolution.
    — Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of approves
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  • Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.
    — Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Sep. 2026
  • McVay empowers all coaches, said Taylor, who had previous experience as a coordinator.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of empowers
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  • Each illustration features something with a motor or an alien creature that qualifies as transport.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • What qualifies as direct deposit for the Amex Business Checking offer?
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of qualifies
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  • The school board is scheduled to vote on the agreement during its meeting on Tuesday, but the union urged an earlier vote, saying teachers could return Monday if the board ratifies the deal by then.
    — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of ratifies
Verb
  • The Crown rarely confirms that one of its creations is a unique, so the fact that a quartet is going up for grabs is undoubtedly going to send watch lovers into a frenzy—not to mention that they’re done so with one of their most beloved watches.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Laboratory testing confirms the blends meet regulatory standards, deliver superior anti-knock and anti-detonation performance, and maintain high oxidation stability, along with low sulfur and benzene levels.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of confirms

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