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

This is a secure payment protocol that authorizes and verifies purchases made by AI agents, ensuring user consent, payment authentication, and accountability during transactions. — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

The law authorizes a pilot program offering grants and forgivable loans to address a range of repair needs and health hazards. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

The rule announced yesterday authorizes state and tribal wildlife agencies to activate their own grizzly bear management plans, in coordination with the USFWS. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026

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 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