Past tense of authorize
regular verb
The past tense of authorize is authorized. The past participle is also authorized.
Forms of authorize
| Base form (V1) | authorize /ˈɔθəɹaɪz/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | authorized /ˈɔθəɹaɪzd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | authorized /ˈɔθəɹaɪzd/ |
| Present participle | authorizing |
| Third person singular | authorizes |
Authorized in a sentence
- The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter.
- The judge authorized the wiretapping.
- At the time of war the President is authorized by law to induct persons into the armed forces involuntarily.From the entry induct
- The executive imprudently authorized the capital reallocation without conducting a due diligence audit, thereby exposing the firm to significant fiduciary risk.From the entry imprudently
- I acted by verbal authority, even though I couldn't be sure my superior would confirm I'd been authorized.From the entry verbal authority
Meaning of authorize
- verb To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something); to permit; to sanction or consent to.
Questions about the past tense of authorize
- What is the past tense of authorize?
- The past tense of authorize is authorized.
- What is the past participle of authorize?
- The past participle of authorize is authorized.
- Is authorize a regular or irregular verb?
- Authorize is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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