permit

verb
/pərˈmɪt/

Meaning

to allow or give permission; to make possible
to allow or give consent for something to happen

Example Sentences

The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.

The manager permitted the team to leave early.

Synonyms

allow, authorize, enable, consent
Entry 1
allow, authorize, enable, consent
Entry 2
allow, authorize, enable, consent

Antonyms

forbid, prohibit, deny, ban
Entry 1
forbid, prohibit, deny, ban
Entry 2
forbid, prohibit, deny

Collocations

permit access, permit entry, legally permit, rarely permit, permit to do
Entry 1
permit access, permit entry, legally permit, rarely permit
Entry 2
permit entry, permit access, permit to do

More Example Sentences

They permitted her to speak at the event.

Her parents permitted her to travel alone.

The law permits citizens to vote at eighteen.

The host permitted the guests to sit anywhere.

The company permitted staff to work from home.

The school permitted students to use the library.

We are allowed to park here only when we have a permit.

The rules permit visitors to take photos without flash.

The officer permitted us to enter after checking our names.

The school permits students to use the library after class.

Related Vocabularies

to crash into something; to come into conflict
to complain in a feeble or annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
to officially accept, agree to, or allow something
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
To completely remove or get rid of something.
to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure

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