AUTHORIZE
/ˈɑθəɹaɪz/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of AUTHORIZE
To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).
"The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter."
To permit (something), to sanction or consent to (something).
"The judge authorized the wiretapping."
Examples of AUTHORIZE in a Sentence
- "The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter."
- "The judge authorized the wiretapping."
Word Details
Is AUTHORIZE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AUTHORIZE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: AUTHORIZE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for AUTHORIZE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | u | t | h | o | r | i | z | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 21 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AUTHORIZE
100 words from the letters in AUTHORIZE
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How to Use AUTHORIZE in Word Games
AUTHORIZE is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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