authorize — to give official permission for something or to empower someone to do something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give official permission for something or to empower someone to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːθəraɪz/
Example Sentences
- My mom authorized my dad to buy a sports car, but only after he promised to do dishes for a year.
- The bank will authorize the loan once you prove you're not planning to buy a private island.
- The CEO authorized the new remote work policy after realizing employees were more productive in pajamas.
authorize
VERB[/ˈɔːθəraɪz/]
to give official permission for something or to empower someone to do something
The manager signs the form to authorize the new project's launch.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Medieval Latin 'auctorizare', meaning 'to give authority or power to'. This verb stems from the Latin noun 'auctor' (creator, originator, authority figure), which itself comes from the verb 'augere' (to increase, to make grow), reflecting the sense of one who originates or increases something.
Breakdown
auctor- (authority, originator) + -ize (to make, to cause to be). The root 'auctor' fundamentally means 'one who creates or originates', while the suffix '-ize' converts the noun into a verb meaning 'to invest with authority'.
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📝Examples
“My mom authorized my dad to buy a sports car, but only after he promised to do dishes for a year.”
“The bank will authorize the loan once you prove you're not planning to buy a private island.”
“The CEO authorized the new remote work policy after realizing employees were more productive in pajamas.”
“Please authorize this expense report before the auditor finds my creative interpretations of 'business meals'.”
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