1verb
grant authorization or clearance for
“Clear the manuscript for publication”
01 Word definition
authorize
9 letters · 5 vowels · 4 consonants
Is AUTHORIZE a word?
Yes. AUTHORIZE is a 9-letter verb. grant authorization or clearance for Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
A-U-T-H-O-R-I-Z-EHow do you spell AUTHORIZE?
AUTHORIZE contains 9 letters, begins with A, and ends with E.
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2verb
give or delegate power or authority to
“She authorized her assistant to sign the papers”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗authorisepassclearempower
02 Letter breakdown
How is AUTHORIZE spelled?
A1U2T3H4O5R6I7Z8E9
03 Word-game status
Can you play AUTHORIZE?
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FAQ Quick answers
About AUTHORIZE.
How do you spell AUTHORIZE?
AUTHORIZE is spelled A-U-T-H-O-R-I-Z-E. It contains 9 letters.