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Authorize

/ˈɔθəˌraɪz/
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(verb) To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something); to permit; to sanction or consent to.

I cannot authorize Ken to go abroad.
I authorize my workers to leave early.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The bank will only ____ the transfer after verifying your whole identity.

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