permit 1 of 2

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
In an effort to limit those sight lines, this season MLB tightened a longstanding rule governing where first- and third-base coaches are permitted to stand on the field. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Limits of robot autonomy The fact that many events still permitted humans to directly control robotic motions shows that autonomous robot systems still have a long way to go, Patel said. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
Getting there requires some work—the trail to the lake is rocky and steep, and hikers need to organize a permit to visit the popular site. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 The path from an exploration permit to commercial production can take five to 10 years, requiring companies to submit technical studies and exploration plans to the National Mining Agency and environmental regulators. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 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
Verb
  • Luke Halls’ video and projections add another layer of visual unease, allowing screens and technology inside the home to become as suspicious as its shadowy corners.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Both states have leaned heavily into cooperation agreements with ICE called 287g agreements that allow local and state law enforcement to essentially operate as arms of federal immigration enforcement.
    — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 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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  • That means tolerating the discomfort of not getting an immediate response, and directing all that nervous energy somewhere else.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The company says one potential application is a temperature logger used during the sterilization of retort food, where equipment needs to tolerate high temperatures while limiting moisture ingress.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of tolerate
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  • Huawei was one of the founding members of the patent pool, called Sisvel WiFi 6.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The third patent addresses measurements taken from 2D patterns corresponding to simulated 3D clothing.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of patent
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  • 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
  • The stock that spent two years being ignored by the same investors who loaded up on Hilton and Marriott is now having its moment.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Alicia McCalla, 56, a fiction writer who has been doing voice work for five years out of her home in Atlanta, decided to ignore union suggestions and clone her voice.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of ignore
Noun
  • Chase Lloyd recorded two interceptions last year, while Ah’Mare Lee finished with an interception and 12 passes defended.
    — John Devine, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Doesn’t change that Seattle can run the ball, hit you for explosive pass plays and, defensively, squash you.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Permit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permit. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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