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Licensed

🇬🇧 UK //ˈlaɪsənst// 🇺🇸 US //ˈlaɪsənst//

Meaning 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.

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.