authorizes

VERB

give power or control

Synonyms

STRONGEST

empower enable entitle license okay

STRONG

accredit bless commission invest vest

WEAK

give authority give the go-ahead give the green light give the word rubber-stamp say the word

Antonyms

STRONGEST

refuse reject

STRONG

deny disapprove

WEAK

disallow

VERB

permit, allow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approve confirm endorse license ratify sanction warrant

STRONG

affirm countenance let qualify suffer tolerate

WEAK

give leave

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny disagree disapprove invalidate oppose refuse reject veto

STRONG

disallow fight

Example Sentences

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The measure also authorizes security forces to clear roadblocks that had caused severe food, medical and fuel shortages in several cities.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

A credit-card reader at the gas station or grocery store checks my credit and authorizes purchases in seconds.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

It turns out that Maine already has a law on the books that authorizes damages against federal officials who deprive people of their constitutional rights.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

The process fell under California Education Code Section 76001 and San Bernardino Community College District Board Policy 5011, which authorizes qualified K-12 students to enroll in college coursework.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

It also says the Bishop of Jerusalem of the Arab Episcopal Church authorizes it.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye