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authorize vs allow

Both 'authorize' and 'allow' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Authorize' is often used in formal or legal contexts to give official permission, while 'allow' is more commonly used in everyday language to give permission in a general sense.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 885 views

authorize

The word 'authorize' is correct and commonly used in formal or legal contexts to give official permission.

Use 'authorize' when giving official permission or approval, especially in formal or legal situations.

Examples:

The manager authorized the payment.
Only the CEO can authorize such decisions.
The government authorized the use of military force.

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Academia is loathe to authorize such expenditure without tedious review.
I'll authorize overtime for ballistics.
The Lengnau authorities refused to authorize their marriage.
Tell the tower to authorize takeoff.
He's still requesting that you authorize a rescue operation.
I didn't authorize anyone to tell Hal about the monolith.
I don't authorize loans to gambling addicts.
I want you to authorize me to buy it.
I am going to authorize incentive pay.
I didn't authorize this mission because I thought it would fail.
I need you to authorize a rendition flight tonight.
We can still authorize an S-1 visa.
Just a couple of questions before I can authorize extending her disability benefits.
I can't tell a soul unless you authorize me to.
This is way beyond anything the command would authorize.
Tanner, authorize a charter for 007.
Now to enter the password and to authorize final publication.
You refused to authorize the strike.
Morgan, I didn't authorize this.

Alternatives:

approve
grant permission
give the go-ahead
sanction
endorse

allow

The word 'allow' is correct and commonly used in everyday language to give permission in a general sense.

Use 'allow' when giving permission in a general context, such as allowing someone to do something or enter a place.

Examples:

My parents allowed me to stay out late.
The teacher allowed the students to work in groups.
The sign says 'No parking allowed here.'

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Bodies regulate tiny electrical impulses that allow cells to function.
Which would allow new information to be retained.
That should allow safe passage to the wormhole.
Please allow 24-48 hours to process your redemption request.
Allow it, allow it, allow it...
Women allow love to completely govern their lives.
The hospital won't allow interviews.
Open borders allow too easy flow of supplies.
These rings allow people to travel between dimensions.
Before we get there allow me.
Evil times allow evil men like Topcliffe to flourish.
Federal prisons allow visitors once a month.
I cannot allow someone else to interpret your vision.
This aberration allow people to make things happen.
CCD would allow the rapid development of digital photography.
But it is unclear whether regional variation will allow high-resolution standardization.
Anatomical defects allow continuity between the external environment and the nervous system.
Most mailbox providers still allow submission on traditional port 25.
Two underground vestibules allow transfer to the surface.
Other international orders please allow up to 15 days.

Alternatives:

permit
give permission
give the green light
let
enable

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