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let

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of let

something that makes movement or progress difficult

artists are allowed to sell their goods in the public square without let or hindrance

Synonyms of let

balk, bar, block, chain, clog, cramp, crimp, deterrent, drag, embarrassment, encumbrance, fetter, handicap, hindrance, holdback, hurdle, impediment, inhibition, interference, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, shackles, stop, stumbling block, trammel

Words Related to let

catch, hitch, rub, snag

barrier, blockade, blockage, brick wall, stone wall

arrest, bit, brake, check, constraint, curb, hobble, rein, restraint

embargo, stoppage

delay, holdup, stall

burden, cumber, load

danger, hazard, peril, reef

adversity, difficulty, disadvantage, drawback, hardship

Near Antonyms of let

catalyst, goad, impetus, incentive, spur, stimulant, stimulus

advantage, break, edge

aid, assistance, benefit, boost, handmaiden (also handmaid), help

let

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of let

1 to give permission to

my parents would not let me drive until I had a job and could pay for my own gas

Synonyms of let

allow, leave, permit

Words Related to let

authorize, commission, empower, license (also licence)

approve, endorse (also indorse), sanction

free, liberate, release

cater (to), give in (to), humor, indulge

Near Antonyms of let

deter, discourage

bar, block, constrain, curb, frustrate, hold back, impede, inhibit, obstruct, prevent

Antonyms of let

enjoin, forbid, prohibit

2 chiefly British to give the possession and use of (something) in return for periodic payment

the pensioner has begun letting rooms in her home to earn some extra money

Synonyms of let

Words Related to let

charter, engage, hire

sublease, sublet

3 to make able or possible

the low gravity on the moon lets you make enormous leaps and jumps

Synonyms of let

allow, empower, enable, permit

Words Related to let

fit, habilitate, prepare, qualify, ready

approve, endorse (also indorse), sanction

condition, equip

Near Antonyms of let

inhibit, preclude

disallow, enjoin, forbid, prohibit

Antonyms of let

4 to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference

they let their kids get away with murder

Synonyms of let

allow, permit, suffer, tolerate

Words Related to let

brush (aside or off), condone, disregard, ignore, overlook, shrug off, wink (at)

excuse, forgive, pardon

brook, cater (to), give in (to), humor, indulge

Phrases Synonymous with let

Near Antonyms of let

forbid, prohibit

curb, deter, discourage, frustrate, hold back, impede, inhibit, interfere (with)

Antonyms of let

bar, block, constrain, prevent

Synonym Discussion of let

hire, let, lease, rent, charter mean to engage or grant for use at a price. hire and let, strictly speaking, are complementary terms, hire implying the act of engaging or taking for use and let the granting of use.

- we hired a car for the summer
- decided to let the cottage to a young couple

lease strictly implies a letting under the terms of a contract but is often applied to hiring on a lease.

- the diplomat leased an apartment for a year

rent stresses the payment of money for the full use of property and may imply either hiring or letting.

- instead of buying a house, they decided to rent
- will not rent to families with children

charter applies to the hiring or letting of a vehicle usually for exclusive use.

- charter a bus to go to the game

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