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Synonyms & Antonyms of permit
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
to give permission for or to approve of
- the school won't permit such an activity on its grounds
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- authorize,
- commission,
- license
- (also licence)
- accede (to),
- acquiesce,
- agree (to),
- assent (to),
- consent (to),
- OK
- (or okay),
- warrant
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2
to give permission to
- you are not permitted to swim at the town pond without a season pass
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3
to make able or possible
- we'll have our picnic on Thursday, weather permitting
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4
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
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permit
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of permit (Entry 2 of 2)
as in concession, patent
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for permit
- acceptance,
- acquiescence,
- agreement,
- assent,
- OK
- (or okay)
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The first known use of permit was in the 15th century
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