Cool MateMeaning of Licensed
Officially permitted or qualified to perform a specific activity.
In simple words: Officially allowed or permitted to do something.
Licensed in a sentence
- She is a licensed psychologist who helps individuals cope with stress.
- Only licensed drivers can operate a vehicle legally on the road.
- The restaurant is licensed to serve alcohol to customers.
- After completing the required training, he became a licensed electrician.
- You need to be licensed to practice medicine in this country.
How to use Licensed
Used in professional contexts to indicate certification. Generally neutral; avoid in overly casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
be licensed + to + verb
Memory hint
Think of a 'license' as a key that unlocks your ability to do something.
Related words
Collocations with Licensed
- be licensed to practice
- licensed professional
- licensed premises
- licensed driver
- state-licensed
Synonyms for Licensed
- authorized
- certified
- permitted
- accredited
- approved
Opposites of Licensed
- unlicensed
- unauthorized
Common mistakes with Licensed
- Confused with 'certified' - not all licenses mean certification.
- Incorrect form - using 'license' instead of 'licensed' for people.
- Mixing up 'licence' with 'license' - remember the UK vs US spelling.
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More words like Licensed
- Greatest
the best or most important
- BeA1
To exist or live.
- IA1
The word used by a person to talk about themselves.
- OfA1
shows a relationship between things, often to indicate belonging or connection.
- TheA1
A word that shows a specific thing is being talked about.
- YouA1
A word used to talk about the person or people you are speaking to.
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Frequently asked questions about "Licensed"
What does "Licensed" mean?
Officially allowed or permitted to do something.
What is the definition of "Licensed"?
Officially permitted or qualified to perform a specific activity.
How do you use "Licensed" in a sentence?
She is a licensed psychologist who helps individuals cope with stress.
Can you give another example of "Licensed"?
Only licensed drivers can operate a vehicle legally on the road.
What are synonyms for "Licensed"?
Common alternatives include authorized, certified, permitted, accredited, approved.
What is the opposite of "Licensed"?
Opposite meanings include unlicensed, unauthorized.
What words go with "Licensed"?
It commonly pairs with be licensed to practice, licensed professional, licensed premises, licensed driver, state-licensed.
What are common mistakes when using "Licensed"?
Confused with 'certified' - not all licenses mean certification. Incorrect form - using 'license' instead of 'licensed' for people. Mixing up 'licence' with 'license' - remember the UK vs US spelling.
How do you pronounce "Licensed"?
US: //ˈlaɪsənst//, UK: //ˈlaɪsənst//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use "Licensed"?
Used in professional contexts to indicate certification. Generally neutral; avoid in overly casual conversations.