Synonyms of permits

permits 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of permit

1

as in allows

to give permission for or to approve of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allows
• has
• green-lights
• tolerates
• licenses
• stands for
• suffers
• authorizes
• admits
• agrees (to)
• grants
• consents (to)
• acquiesces
• commissions
• concedes
• assents (to)
• warrants
• accedes (to)
• sanctions
• accords
• supports
• vouchsafes
• condones
• OKs
• endures
• brooks
• countenances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibits
• forbids
• bans
• enjoins
• proscribes
• hinders
• refuses
• impedes
• denies
• vetoes
• obstructs
• rejects
• disallows
• revokes
• withholds
• suppresses
• disapproves
• censures
• keeps
• dislikes
• checks
• restrains
• curbs
• deplores
• interdicts
• frowns (at or on)
• represses
• disfavors
• discountenances
• grudges

2

as in lets

to give permission to

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lets
• allows
• leaves
• authorizes
• licenses
• approves
• empowers
• endorses
• sanctions
• liberates
• commissions
• frees
• caters (to)
• indulges
• gives in (to)
• releases
• humors

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibits
• forbids
• enjoins
• discourages
• prevents
• blocks
• inhibits
• curbs
• impedes
• constrains
• obstructs
• deters
• bars
• frustrates
• holds back

3

as in enables

to make able or possible

we'll have our picnic on Thursday, weather permitting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enables
• lets
• allows
• empowers
• prepares
• approves
• qualifies
• readies
• endorses
• equips
• conditions
• sanctions
• habilitates
• fits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevents
• precludes
• prohibits
• inhibits
• forbids
• disallows
• enjoins

4

as in tolerates

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

• lets
• allows
• tolerates
• ignores
• suffers
• puts up with
• disregards
• condones
• forgives
• brushes (aside or off)
• winks (at)
• overlooks
• excuses
• caters (to)
• indulges
• shrugs off
• gives in (to)
• pardons
• brooks
• humors

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevents
• blocks
• prohibits
• constrains
• forbids
• bars
• inhibits
• discourages
• interferes (with)
• curbs
• impedes
• deters
• frustrates
• holds back

permits

2 of 2

noun

plural of permit

as in tolerances

Related Words

• tolerances
• patents
• concessions
• passes
• liberties
• grants
• certifications
• agreements
• seals
• signatures
• acceptances
• warrants
• consents
• acquiescences
• tolerations
• stamps
• licenses
• accreditations
• clearances
• assents
• permissions
• OKs
• allowances
• sanctions
• authorizations
• leaves
• imprimaturs
• green lights
• sufferances
• concurrences
• accords

Dissimilar Words

• prohibitions
• refusals
• denials
• revocations
• proscriptions
• injunctions
• rejections
• interdictions
• taboos
• vetoes
• exclusions
• bans
• repressions
• suppressions
• discouragements
• embargoes
• deterrences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of permits

Verb

Teachers can decide whether a task permits no AI, limited assistance, or full use of Copilot Chat. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Today, Russian state corporation Rosatom issues permits to sail through the NSR through the Northern Sea Route Administration (NSRA). — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

The property overlooking The Ranch at Laguna Beach‘s golf course comes with a neighboring lot of about 10,000 square feet, and permits for a glass guest house and infinity edge pool designed by architect Mark Whipple are also included with the sale. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026

The administration has defended the third-country deals as lawful, saying federal immigration law permits the government to remove migrants to willing third countries. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

At a meeting last month, local attorney David Winker sought to appeal the tree removal permits on behalf of a Coconut Grove resident who lives near the site. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

The application may still obtain or present a valid access token that permits checkout today, even when the current instruction says to search but not buy. — Aashis Luitel, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

Although there are fairness questions in using an eligibility rule negotiated by a league and union to exclude a prospective player who, because of the rule, can’t be a union member, labor law permits it. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026

State law permits any mail-in ballots submitted by or before Election Day to get counted up to three days after the election, meaning the Wyandotte County Elections Office will still be counting votes until Friday. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Noun

Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required. — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026

On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026