Permit (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.
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- Legitimate
- Legalise
- Suffer
- Abide
- Authorise
- Put Up
- Legitimize
- Endure
- Bear
- Let In
- Tolerate
- Stomach
- Decriminalize
- Clear
- Decriminalise
- Legitimise
- Pass
- Legitimatize
- Include
- Stand
- Allow In
- Stick Out
- Legitimatise
- Favor
- Support
- Intromit
- Permit
- Favour
- Brook
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Meaning 2
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 removal of the tree stump will permit better drainage on the lawn.
- Opening the window permits the fresh air to circulate throughout the room.
- Using a siphon hose will permit the water to flow out of the pool.
- The presence of the gap permits the cold air to infiltrate the house.
- The broken retaining wall permits water from the ocean to flood the coastal area.
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Meaning 3
Allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting; "We don't allow dogs here"; "Children are not permitted beyond this point"; "We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The university permit students to park their vehicles in designated areas nearby the dorms.
- The new restaurant permit takeout orders on weekends only.
- Some countries permit open carry of firearms with valid permits and licenses.
- Vehicles that permit the installation of extra seats are common among families with large households.
- The law does not permit businesses to advertise products in certain areas of the city.