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