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let
Synonyms and Antonyms of let
something that makes movement or progress difficult
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
let
Synonyms and Antonyms of let
1
to give permission to
2
chiefly British
to give the possession and use of (something) in return for periodic payment
3
to make able or possible
4
to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference
put up with
Synonym Discussion of let
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- we hired a car for the summer
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- decided to let the cottage to a young couple
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- the diplomat leased an apartment for a year
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- instead of buying a house, they decided to rent
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- will not rent to families with children
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- charter a bus to go to the game
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