Synonyms for

Permit

Verb / pɜ:ˈmɪt / / ˈpɜ:ˌmɪt / Another word for permit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To allow or give permission for something to happen or be done.

Synonyms & similar words

forbid licence disallow countenance prevent let allow license trachinotusfalcatus permission tolerate allow authorize consent enable entitle grant let license sanction tolerate approve accredit empower warrant green-light OK pass

Synonyms by register

Formal

authorize sanction endorse allow

Informal

let allow okay go ahead

Literary

grant accord suffering

Antonyms

forbid prohibit ban disallow veto reject deny

Common collocations

  • permit application
  • permit holder
  • building permit
  • work permit
  • permit to enter
  • obtain a permit
  • issue a permit
  • driving permit

Word family

noun permit
verb permit

Usage note

The noun 'permit' is stressed on the first syllable (PER-mit), while the verb is stressed on the second syllable (per-MIT). Be mindful of this distinction in pronunciation and context.

Example sentences

  1. I need to ask my teacher for a permit to leave school early.
  2. My dad won't permit me to watch TV until I finish my homework.
  3. The city issued a permit to allow the construction of a new building.
  4. You need a permit to fish in this lake.
  5. The manager will permit us to take a break after we finish this project.

Quotes

  • The only way to deal with bureaucrats is with stealth and sudden violence. They respond to fear and power. Show them you are in charge, permit no disobedience, and they fall in line. - Ilona Andrews
  • If you permit yourself to be right sometimes, then you have to acknowledge that you can be wrong sometimes. - Criss Jami
  • Do not permit the events of your daily life to bind you, but never withdraw yourself from them. - Morihei Ueshiba

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