Synonyms for Let
8 senses across 2 parts of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Let" (verb) include allow, permit.
Verb
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
"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"
Synonyms
allowpermit
More specific
pass
actively cause something to happen
"I let it be known that I was not interested"
Broader
induce
consent to, give permission
"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"
Synonyms
permitallowcountenance
More specific
digestfurloughgiveallowauthorizeadmitprivilegelegalizetrust
Broader
accept
cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
"He got his squad on the ball" "This let me in for a big surprise" "He got a girl into trouble"
Synonyms
gethave
Broader
make
leave unchanged
"let it be"
Broader
leave
grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
"I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners"
Synonyms
leaserent
More specific
sublet
Broader
give
Antonyms
preventforbid
Noun
a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India
"Lashkar-e-Toiba has committed mass murders of civilian Hindus"
Synonyms
lashkar-e-taibalashkar-e-toibalashkar-e-tayyibaarmy of the purearmy of the righteous
a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
Synonyms
net ball
Broader
serve
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