Synonyms of permit

permit 1 of 2

verb

pər-ˈmit 

1

as in to allow

to give permission for or to approve of

the school won't permit such an activity on its grounds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allow
• have
• tolerate
• suffer
• stand for
• authorize
• license
• green-light
• admit
• grant
• agree (to)
• acquiesce
• consent (to)
• concede
• sanction
• warrant
• accede (to)
• OK
• endure
• commission
• assent (to)
• support
• accord
• condone
• vouchsafe
• countenance
• brook

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibit
• forbid
• enjoin
• ban
• hinder
• veto
• impede
• refuse
• deny
• revoke
• obstruct
• withhold
• reject
• proscribe
• suppress
• disallow
• disapprove
• censure
• restrain
• check
• keep
• dislike
• deplore
• interdict
• curb
• repress
• frown (at or on)
• grudge
• discountenance
• disfavor

2

as in to let

to give permission to

you are not permitted to swim at the town pond without a season pass

Synonyms & Similar Words

• let
• allow
• leave
• authorize
• license
• approve
• empower
• sanction
• endorse
• liberate
• free
• indulge
• cater (to)
• release
• commission
• give in (to)
• humor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibit
• forbid
• enjoin
• discourage
• prevent
• deter
• inhibit
• impede
• block
• bar
• curb
• obstruct
• constrain
• frustrate
• hold back

3

as in to enable

to make able or possible

we'll have our picnic on Thursday, weather permitting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enable
• let
• allow
• empower
• prepare
• approve
• ready
• qualify
• equip
• endorse
• condition
• fit
• sanction
• habilitate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevent
• preclude
• inhibit
• prohibit
• forbid
• enjoin
• disallow

4

as in to tolerate

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

the college permits way too much drinking, in my opinion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• let
• allow
• tolerate
• ignore
• suffer
• put up with
• disregard
• forgive
• condone
• excuse
• overlook
• pardon
• brush (aside or off)
• indulge
• cater (to)
• wink (at)
• give in (to)
• shrug off
• brook
• humor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevent
• prohibit
• block
• bar
• forbid
• constrain
• discourage
• interfere (with)
• inhibit
• deter
• impede
• curb
• frustrate
• hold back

permit

2 of 2

noun

as in patent

Related Words

• patent
• pass
• concession
• liberty
• tolerance
• certification
• grant
• agreement
• permission
• acceptance
• toleration
• assent
• seal
• granting
• accreditation
• consent
• warrant
• signature
• license
• acquiescence
• sanction
• stamp
• authorization
• clearance
• allowance
• OK
• leave
• imprimatur
• concurrence
• green light
• sufferance
• accord

Dissimilar Words

• refusal
• prohibition
• denial
• revocation
• rejection
• injunction
• veto
• suppression
• exclusion
• proscription
• interdiction
• ban
• repression
• deterrence
• embargo
• taboo
• discouragement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of permit

Verb

No cameras were permitted inside Florida State Prison’s execution chamber. — Richard Nichols, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Apparel related to a candidate, ballot measure or political party isn’t permitted within 100 feet of the polls. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026

Noun

Hartford has a leaf disposal system that includes raking to the curb and brown bag pick ups, as well as leaf bag drop off with a city permit. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Several bills have been introduced to give cities direct authority to limit AV fleet sizes, restrict operating hours, or enact local permit bans within municipal limits. — Andrew Hawkins, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing permit

• permit (of)