permit

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