let

verb
/let/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

Please let me help you with that task.

Please let me help you with this task.

She let him borrow her book.

Example Expressions

let it be

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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