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authorize vs okay

okay vs authorize

authorize is not a noun while okay is a noun.

authorize is not an adjective while okay is an adjective.

authorize and okay both are verbs.

authorize is not an adverb while okay is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
authorize No No Yes No
okay Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, okay is a hyponym of authorize; that is, okay is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than authorize:
  • authorize: grant authorization or clearance for
  • okay: give sanction to
Other hyponyms of authorize include approbate, certificate, approve, O.K., sanction, declare, certify, licence, license, commission, formalise, formalize, validate.
authorize (noun) okay (noun)
an endorsement
authorize (adjective) okay (adjective)
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
authorize (verb) okay (verb)
grant authorization or clearance for give sanction to
give or delegate power or authority to
authorize (adverb) okay (adverb)
in a satisfactory or adequate manner
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