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permit vs authorize

authorize vs permit

permit is a noun but authorize is not a noun.

permit and authorize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
permit Yes No Yes No
authorize No No Yes No
As verbs, authorize is a hyponym of permit; that is, authorize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than permit:
  • permit: consent to, give permission; permit
  • authorize: grant authorization or clearance for
Other hyponyms of permit include abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stand, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate, furlough, give, allow, permit, tolerate, authorise, clear, pass, admit, include, let in, favor, favour, privilege, decriminalise, decriminalize, legalise, legalize, legitimate, legitimatise, legitimatize, legitimise, legitimize, trust, admit, allow in, intromit, let in.
permit (noun) authorize (noun)
the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
a legal document giving official permission to do something
permit (verb) authorize (verb)
consent to, give permission; permit grant authorization or clearance for
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting give or delegate power or authority to
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
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