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AUTHORIZES

(verb)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Authorizes.

Authorizes - as a verb

Grant authorization or clearance for

Example: "Clear the manuscript for publication"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
authorise12clear7pass6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
allow8countenance15let3permit10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give or delegate power or authority to

Example: "She authorized her assistant to sign the papers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
authorise12empower14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appoint11charge12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The bank authorizes their customers to withdraw money from their accounts."
"The principal authorizes the students to leave early."
"The government authorizes the use of military force."
"The company authorizes its employees to work from home."
"The court authorizes the search of the suspect's residence."
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Word Game Points

Is AUTHORIZES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, authorizes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AUTHORIZES has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is AUTHORIZES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, authorizes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AUTHORIZES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is AUTHORIZES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, authorizes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AUTHORIZES has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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