Synonyms for

Licenses

Verb / ˈlaɪsʌnsɪz / Another word for licenses — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Licenses is the plural form of license. It refers to official permission to do or own something.

Synonyms & similar words

licence certify permit license decertify permission permits authorizations certifications approvals accreditations clearances passes tickets warrants charters franchises patents privileges sanctions allowances dispensations exemptions immunities prerogatives rights

Synonyms by register

Formal

authorization permission endorsement sanction

Informal

pass go-ahead okay green light

Literary

concession leave

Antonyms

prohibitions forbiddances disallowances restrictions denials vetoes

Common collocations

  • obtain a license
  • driver's license
  • business license
  • fishing license
  • software license
  • hunting license
  • professional license
  • license plate

Word family

noun license
verb license
adjective licensed

Usage note

The word 'license' can be used as both a noun and a verb. In British English, 'licence' is the noun form and 'license' is the verb form, though 'license' is increasingly common for both in modern usage.

Example sentences

  1. She applied for a license to sell food at the fair.
  2. The company was granted a license to operate a casino.
  3. He lost his driver's license for speeding.
  4. They needed a license to fish in the lake.
  5. She renewed her professional license.

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