let

verb
/lɛt/

Meaning

To allow someone to do something; to permit.
to allow someone to do something; to give permission
to allow or permit; to give permission

Example Sentences

She let him borrow her book.

Please let me help you with that task.

Please let me help you with this task.

Example Expressions

let it be

Synonyms

allow, permit, enable, grant, authorize
Entry 1
allow, permit, enable, grant
Entry 2
allow, permit, enable, authorize
Entry 3
allow, permit, enable, authorize

Antonyms

forbid, prevent, refuse, stop, prohibit
Entry 1
forbid, prevent, refuse
Entry 2
forbid, prevent, stop, prohibit
Entry 3
forbid, prevent, stop, prohibit

Collocations

let go, let someone know, let in, let out, let down, let alone
Entry 1
let go, let someone know, let in, let out
Entry 2
let go, let down, let in, let out
Entry 3
let go, let down, let in, let alone

More Example Sentences

Let's go to the playground.

Let's go to the auditorium.

Let's hope they think so as well.

Buy these toiletries when you go out.

Did you complete the project in time?

I see it differently. Let me explain.

Ma'am, may I be excused? I need to use the toilet.

I complete my work around 6 and leave around 6:15.

Let's do it, we can practice English speaking together.

Do you have a job-leave approval letter from your employer?

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