licenced
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈlaɪsənst/
KK: /ˈlaɪsənst/
adjective
Definition
Having official permission to do something, usually after meeting certain requirements or regulations.
Example
The doctor is licensed to practice medicine in this state.
Conversation
Hey, do you know if that driving school is licensed?
Yeah, I checked their website, and they are definitely licensed.
That's good to hear! I want to make sure I'm learning from a qualified instructor.
Absolutely, it's important to learn from someone who is licensed and experienced.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
certified
approved
permitted
Antonyms
unauthorized
prohibited
banned
verb
Definition
To have received official permission to do something, often related to a profession or activity.
Example
She was licenced to practice medicine after completing her training.
Tense Forms
Past: licenced
Past Participle: licenced
Conversation
Did you hear that Mark finally licenced his new business?
Yeah, I saw his post about it!
I can't believe it took him so long to get everything licenced.
Root Explanation
Licensed → It is formed from 'license' (from Old French *licence*, meaning permission or freedom) and '-ed' (a suffix indicating past tense or completed action). The word 'licensed' means having been granted permission or authority to do something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'license' as permission, and when something is 'licensed', it means it has been given that permission.
Visually Confused Words
lichened
lucence