Let (Verb)
Meaning 1
Consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She lets him stay out late on weekends if he gets good grades.
- The judge wouldn't let the key evidence be presented in court.
- They're reluctant to let anyone ride their prize-winning horse.
- I won't let my kids play video games all night.
- Her parents let her drive the car as long as she follows the rules.
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Meaning 2
Leave unchanged; "let it be".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The old tree is decaying, let it be as it's a habitat for birds.
- The children are drawing on the wall, let it be, they're just expressing themselves.
- The memories of our past will remain, let them be and move forward.
- Leave the broken toy alone, let it be, it's a reminder of happier times.
- Don't clean the room, let it be for now, we'll tidy up later.
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Meaning 3
Cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition; "He got his squad on the ball"; "This let me in for a big surprise"; "He got a girl into trouble".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- They let the horse out of the stable into the field.
- This arrangement let him in for all sorts of responsibilities.
- She let the dog out of the house into the garden.
- He let his kids out of the car at the stop sign.
- His actions let his sister into a world of trouble.
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Meaning 4
Make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen; "This permits the water to rush in"; "This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement"; "This will permit the rain to run off".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The floodgate is fully open, which lets the water flow freely into the reservoir.
- His decision to not attend the meeting lets the team make a unanimous decision without his influence.
- The open windows allow some air to circulate but the screens let in the gentle breeze as well.
- Not wearing a coat lets the cold air penetrate to your skin more quickly.
- Withdrawing the hand lets the wild bird land safely on the feeding tray.
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Meaning 5
Grant use or occupation of under a term of contract; "I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- I am letting my country estate to some foreigners for a year.
- The company lets out its unused office space to startups at a discounted rate.
- Letting out her apartment on Airbnb helps her cover the mortgage.
- She wants to let the entire floor to a single tenant rather than multiple small businesses.
- The property owner lets his summer home to families during school breaks.
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Meaning 6
Actively cause something to happen; "I let it be known that I was not interested".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- I let it be known that I was not interested in the project.
- She let slip that they were planning a surprise birthday party for him.
- He let out the news about his engagement on social media.
- I let on that I understood the plan, even though I didn't.
- The government let be an investigation into the matters of the former president.