authorize
verb (used with object)
to give authority or official power to; empower.
has authorized
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present perfectof authorize (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that the U.S. has authorized Iranian oil sales through August following “productive talks” between Tehran and Washington in Switzerland over the weekend, according to a post on X.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
In the US, the FDA has authorized Valeda Light Delivery System, a different light based device for selected patients with dry AMD.
From Science Daily ● May 27, 2026
OCI’s board has authorized management to “consider selling Methanex shares from time to time, as and when it determines appropriate.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
The Wall Street Journal is now reporting that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized deploying elements of a Marine Amphibious Expeditionary Unit and an amphibious-ready group to the Middle East.
From Salon ● Mar. 16, 2026
“Captain Pefta has authorized this trip. I hope there will be no problems for us to report back to him.”
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
