authorized

Pronunciation: /ˈɔθəɹaɪzd/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb grant authorization or clearance for
  2. verb give or delegate power or authority to
  3. adjective endowed with authority

Synonyms

authorize, authorise, pass, clear

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
permit
Narrower (hyponyms)
validate, commission, certificate, license, approve, approbate

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