Synonyms for

Permitting

Verb / pɜ:ˈmɪtɪŋ / Another word for permitting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Allowing or giving permission.

Synonyms & similar words

forbid disallow countenance prevent permit allow let tolerate allowing letting authorizing consenting granting sanctioning empowering enabling tolerating facilitating approving endorsing ratifying acquiescing yielding

Synonyms by register

Formal

authorizing sanctioning approving allowing

Informal

letting okaying giving the go-ahead

Literary

suffering enduring condoning

Antonyms

forbidding prohibiting denying disallowing vetoing blocking rejecting

Common collocations

  • permitting access
  • permitting entry
  • permitting the use
  • permitting the release
  • permitting further investigation
  • permitting oneself
  • permitting a delay

Word family

noun permission
verb permit
adjective permissive

Usage note

Often used in formal contexts to indicate granting authorization or allowance. Be mindful of its formal tone; more casual alternatives exist for everyday speech.

Example sentences

  1. The sign says no smoking is permitted on school grounds.
  2. My mom is permitting me to have a friend over to play.
  3. The boss is permitting employees to work from home.
  4. The park is permitting dogs on leashes.
  5. The doctor is permitting me to eat soft foods after my dental surgery.

Quotes

  • We are all capable of infinitely more than we believe. We are stronger and more resourceful than we know, and we can endure much more than we think we can. - David Blaine
  • The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them. - Ernest Hemingway
  • It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. - Confucius

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