DICTOMETER

LETING

1. Synonyms:
   • Let
   • Allow
   • Permit
   Definitions:
   • make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
   Examples:
   • This permits the water to rush in
   • This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement
   • This will permit the rain to run off
   Antonyms:
   prevent, keep
   
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Let
   Definitions:
   • actively cause something to happen
   Examples:
   • I let it be known that I was not interested
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Permit
   • Allow
   • Let
   • Countenance
   Definitions:
   • consent to, give permission
   Examples:
   • She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
   • I won't let the police search her basement
   • I cannot allow you to see your exam
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Get
   • Let
   • Have
   Definitions:
   • cause to move
   • cause to be in a certain position or condition
   Examples:
   • He got his squad on the ball
   • This let me in for a big surprise
   • He got a girl into trouble
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Let
   Definitions:
   • leave unchanged
   Examples:
   • Let it be
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Lease
   • Let
   • Rent
   Definitions:
   • grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
   Examples:
   • I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners