Authorize and Recognize

Authorize

Authorize verb - To give official or legal power to.

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

Recognize

Recognize verb - To have a clear idea of.

Authorize and recognize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Authorize" instead a verb "Recognize".

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