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

The company was also responsible for processing 70 of the 80 visas and permits that filmmaker Michael Angelo Zervos required in order to set a Guinness World Record by visiting all 195 sovereign countries over a period of 499 days. — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Housing shortages sometimes happen when cities can’t issue residential building permits fast enough to keep vacancy rates low and rent high in a secondary market. — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Norway permits gambling only via state monopolies aimed at preventing gambling problems and at funneling profits to nonprofits. — Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026

Just 5 counties have larger commissions State law permits boards of county commissioners to grow from three to five members once a county has reached a population of 70,000. — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2026

That exception permits disclosures for research or statistical reports only if the personal information is not published, publicly disclosed, or used to contact people. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026

California permits students to participate in athletic teams and in competitions that match their gender, regardless of what gender is listed on their records. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Demolition permits from October filed with Mecklenburg County noted that Digital Realty would preserve the facade, which includes the arched entryway and covered setback. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026

If the care label permits machine washing, place the pillowcase in a mesh laundry bag and use the delicate cycle. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 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