v. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: APPROVE 2, certify, endorse, OK ( or okay), sanction
Related Words: commend, recommend; attest, certify, vouch (for)
Contrasted Words: belittle, deprecate, depreciate, disapprove; reject, repudiate
2
Synonyms: ASCRIBE , assign, attribute, charge, credit, impute, lay, refer
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Synonyms: AUTHORIZE 1, commission, empower, enable, license
Related Words: introduce, present