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verb

pər-ˈmit How to pronounce permit (audio)
Definition of permitnext
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as in to allow
to give permission for or to approve of the school won't permit such an activity on its grounds

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2
as in to let
to give permission to you are not permitted to swim at the town pond without a season pass

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as in to enable
to make able or possible we'll have our picnic on Thursday, weather permitting

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as in to tolerate
to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference the college permits way too much drinking, in my opinion

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permit

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noun

as in patent

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Recent Examples of permit
Verb
Four months earlier in April 2016, Robbins was permitted to resign from NYLife Securities following an internal review of his business practices regarding the sale of life insurance, annuity and investment advisory products. — Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026 Spanish authorities have said misleading videos and posts circulating on Instagram, TikTok and other social-media platforms falsely suggested that migrants who reached Ceuta by sea would be permitted to remain in Spain. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
Then-President Joe Biden in 2022 granted Chevron a permit to operate in Venezuela — a license Trump revoked in March but later reissued on condition that no proceeds went to the Maduro government. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 In August, Digital Realty’s demolition permit for the entire building was approved. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for permit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permit
  1. allow
  2. let
  3. enable
  4. tolerate
  5. patent
  6. have
  7. ignore
  8. pass
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  • This comprises five customizable ride modes for the 805 RX, plus reverse, allowing riders to adjust characteristics including power delivery, traction control and regenerative braking.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Memory may be the hardware component that AI chips need to thrive, but cybersecurity is what allows an organization to adopt and deploy this technology securely.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of allow
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  • Verify the numbers, name the next step, and let clear facts make the agreement feel safer for everyone involved.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Geneva let the clock run down to five seconds to call a timeout before Oswego (2-0) punted.
    — Jerry Birchfield, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of let
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  • The approach appears to be adding a midfielder who can cover larger spaces in the middle of the pitch, enabling the team to be more proactive and aggressive in their press.
    — Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The advanced safety detector, which screens incoming messages for policy violations, must be manually enabled by users.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of enable
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  • So a manufacturer’s willingness to tolerate those costs is often determined by what the law requires.
    — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The 130-micrometer polystyrene films came through untouched because spreading the same voltage across ten times the distance drops the field below what the material can tolerate.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of tolerate
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  • Each product features the brand’s patent-pending VitaMega Complex, designed to deliver essential nutrients to the hair shaft—ensuring hair’s hydration needs are met throughout the entire regimen.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The deal comes after a patent dispute involving the companies.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of patent
Verb
  • And some of the outlook may have less to do with the immediate issues and more about life stage.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Staff come from all over the globe, and have extensive top-level international hospitality experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of have
Verb
  • Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has denied accusations that the government ignored warnings about an impending mass border crossing from Morocco to the enclave of Ceuta.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The numbers are impossible to ignore, while Boteli’s bustling physical profile — two-footed, quick, and comfortable through the middle or out wide — means that a move to Europe’s top five leagues will soon be on the cards.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of ignore
Noun
  • If coverings could not be removed, visitors would be charged for a day pass or a pass replacement.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Plus, Smith was the Chiefs’ favorite pass-receiving target out of the backfield with 25 receptions for 172 yards and a touchdown.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Permit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permit. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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