PERMIT

PER ·MIT 2 syllables

B1 · Intermediate 📏 6 letters 🎲 Scrabble 10 ✅ valid word

Useful in everyday and work contexts.

noun
  1. a legal document giving official permission to do something
  2. the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
  3. large game fish

💬 Examples

  • "found in waters of the West Indies"

🔗 Similar words

licenselicencepermissionTrachinotus_falcatus
verb
  1. consent to, give permission
  2. make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
  3. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

💬 Examples

  • "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"
  • "I won't let the police search her basement"
  • "This permits the water to rush in"
  • "This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement"

🔗 Similar words

allowletcountenancetolerate
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