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authorizedHaving official permission or approval to do something. Granted the right or power to act on behalf of another.

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Having official permission or approval to do something. Granted the right or power to act on behalf of another.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/

Korean meaning: 권한이 부여된, 허가받은

Korean pronunciation: 어-써-라이즈드 (강세: 써)

Example Sentences

  • The security guard asked to see my authorized ID card before letting me enter the secret pizza laboratory.
  • Only authorized mechanics can repair the company vehicles.
  • She was the authorized spokesperson who accidentally announced that cats would rule the world next Tuesday.

authorized

ADJECTIVE

//ˈɔːθəraɪzd//

Having official permission or approval to do something. Granted the right or power to act on behalf of another.

authorized concept
💡 Concept

Having official permission or approval to do something. Granted the right or power to act on behalf of another.

authorized rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Though disguised, when authorized, everyone's surprised!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɔːθəraɪzd/

🌳Etymology

Rootauctor
Suffix--ized

Origin

From Latin 'auctor' meaning creator or authority figure, through Old French 'autoriser' into English. Think of ancient Roman officials stamping documents with their official seal to grant permission.

🎵Rhyme

surprisedcompriseddisguised

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The security guard asked to see my authorized ID card before letting me enter the secret pizza laboratory.

Only authorized mechanics can repair the company vehicles.

😄 Fun example

She was the authorized spokesperson who accidentally announced that cats would rule the world next Tuesday.

The bank requires an authorized signature for large transactions.

😄 Fun example

The cat somehow got an authorized ID card and now works in our office.

You need an authorized signature to withdraw money from the bank.

😄 Fun example

My mom gave me authorized permission to eat cookies before dinner.

Only authorized vehicles can park in this restricted area.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

approvedpermittedlicensedsanctionedcertified

Antonyms

unauthorizedforbidden

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