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authorized

/ˈɔθəɹaɪzd/adjective3 syllables

Authorized means: endowed with authority.

Synonyms for authorized15

adjective, as in endowed with authority

authorised, authoritative, approved, sanctioned, canonized, canonised, glorified, empowered, sceptered, sceptred, lawful, legitimate, official

also used for authorized

permitted, allowed

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Opposites of authorized

unauthorized

What does authorized mean?1

adjective

1

endowed with authority“an authoritative communique”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with authorized?1

four syllables

unauthorized
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Authorized in a sentence

  • If he authorized you to enter, then get ready!josivangoncalves
  • If he authorized you to get in, get ready!josivangoncalves
  • If you are saying that he has authorized you, then get ready!josivangoncalves
  • Only cleaners are authorized to enter into the meeting room.Amastan
  • Have you ever authorized me to leave early?Amastan
  • Is it true that you authorized the driver to take the car home?Amastan
  • When was the last time you authorized your workers to leave early?Amastan
  • Teachers are authorized to confiscate students' smartphones if they use them in class.CK

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