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entitle vs authorize

authorize vs entitle

entitle and authorize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
entitle No No Yes No
authorize No No Yes No
As verbs, authorize is a hypernym of entitle; that is, authorize is a word with a broader meaning than entitle:
  • entitle: give the right to
  • authorize: give or delegate power or authority to
Other hypernyms of entitle include authorise, empower.
entitle (verb) authorize (verb)
give a title to grant authorization or clearance for
give the right to give or delegate power or authority to
give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
Difference between entitle and authorize

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