Authorize and Enlist

Authorize

Authorize verb - To give official or legal power to.

Enlist and authorize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Enlist" instead a verb "Authorize".

Enlist

Enlist verb - Join the military.

Authorize and enlist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Authorize" instead a verb "Enlist".

Nearby Words: enlistment, enlisting

Common collocations

band authorize band enlist band
civilians authorize civilians enlist civilians
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