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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
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part of speech: |
verb |
pronunciation: |
pr
mIt
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inflections: |
permits, permitting, permitted |
definition 1: |
to allow (someone or something) to go into or be in a place.
The hotel does not permit dogs.The small children were not permitted at the big table.- synonyms:
- allow
- antonyms:
- ban, prevent, prohibit
- similar words:
- tolerate
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definition 2: |
to allow; let.
Will her parents permit her to go to the dance?The teacher permitted him to go to the nurse's office.- synonyms:
- allow, authorize, enable
- antonyms:
- forbid, prohibit
- similar words:
- approve, empower, endorse, let, license, OK, sanction
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definition 3: |
to give the opportunity for or to.
An extra traffic lane would permit the faster drivers to pass.- synonyms:
- allow
- antonyms:
- prohibit
- similar words:
- empower
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related words: |
accord, entitle, qualify, stand for |
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part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
puhr
miht
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pr
mIt
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definition: |
a written statement that officially allows someone to do something; license.
He got a building permit for the new porch.The officer asked to see his fishing permit.- similar words:
- certificate, sanction, warrant
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related words: |
charter, document, pass, patent, permission |
derivation: |
permitted (adj.) |
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