v. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: INVEST 2, authorize, vest
2
Synonyms: AUTHORIZE 1, accredit, commission, enable, license
3
Synonyms: ENABLE 2
Related Words: endow, invest; authorize, charge, commission, entitle, entrust, license, privilege, sanction
Contrasted Words: debar, disallow, disbar, exclude, rule out, shut out