as in allows (of)
to make possible especially to the exclusion of other possibilities
the photo is too grainy to permit of anything more than a slight enlargement
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Perfect for making ahead, this recipe needs 8 hours of chill time.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
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At the same time, there needs to be a clear level of artistic intention and understanding in how an idea is communicated with the viewer.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Permits (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permits%20%28of%29. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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