Synonyms of permitted

permitted 1 of 2

adjective

as in authorized

Related Words

• authorized
• licensed
• allowed
• endorsed
• acceptable
• certified
• accredited
• sanctioned
• lawful
• permissible
• warranted
• OK
• allowable
• admissible
• legal
• tolerable
• bearable
• endurable
• mandatory
• licit
• required
• ordered

Dissimilar Words

• prohibited
• forbidden
• barred
• impermissible
• proscribed
• inadmissible
• unacceptable
• refused
• denied
• unbearable
• intolerable
• rejected
• objectionable
• banned
• unendurable
• interdicted
• disallowed
• verboten
• vetoed
• suppressed
• repressed
• outlawed

permitted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of permit

1

as in allowed

to give permission for or to approve of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allowed
• had
• tolerated
• suffered
• stood for
• authorized
• admitted
• licensed
• green-lighted
• commissioned
• acquiesced
• agreed (to)
• sanctioned
• granted
• consented (to)
• conceded
• acceded (to)
• assented (to)
• vouchsafed
• warranted
• accorded
• condoned
• countenanced
• endured
• supported
• brooked
• OK'd

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibited
• forbade
• banned
• enjoined
• proscribed
• vetoed
• refused
• denied
• hindered
• impeded
• obstructed
• disallowed
• rejected
• withheld
• revoked
• suppressed
• disapproved
• censured
• kept
• disliked
• deplored
• checked
• frowned (at or on)
• restrained
• interdicted
• curbed
• repressed
• discountenanced
• grudged
• disfavored

2

as in let

to give permission to

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allowed
• let
• left
• authorized
• approved
• licensed
• sanctioned
• empowered
• endorsed
• commissioned
• liberated
• freed
• indulged
• released
• catered (to)
• gave in (to)
• humored

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibited
• forbade
• enjoined
• discouraged
• prevented
• constrained
• barred
• blocked
• inhibited
• deterred
• impeded
• obstructed
• frustrated
• held back
• curbed

3

as in enabled

to make able or possible

we'll have our picnic on Thursday, weather permitting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enabled
• allowed
• empowered
• let
• prepared
• approved
• equipped
• qualified
• sanctioned
• endorsed
• fitted
• readied
• habilitated
• conditioned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevented
• prohibited
• precluded
• inhibited
• enjoined
• disallowed
• forbade

4

as in tolerated

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

• allowed
• tolerated
• let
• suffered
• put up with
• ignored
• condoned
• disregarded
• excused
• winked (at)
• brushed (aside or off)
• pardoned
• forgave
• overlooked
• indulged
• catered (to)
• gave in (to)
• shrugged off
• brooked
• humored

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevented
• prohibited
• constrained
• barred
• blocked
• forbade
• discouraged
• inhibited
• impeded
• interfered (with)
• frustrated
• deterred
• curbed
• held back

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of permitted

Verb

Falling for upfront fees Under federal rules, legitimate debt relief companies aren't permitted to charge settlement fees upfront before actually settling a debt. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026

The detainees were not permitted to leave their unit, even for recreation. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Since 2021, the city has permitted nearly 3,285 housing units — about 60% of its target of 5,443 units by 2029, according to city data. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026

Prince George and Princess Charlotte’s appearance in the Royal Box is another example of bending the rules, as typically, children aren’t permitted in the exclusive seating area. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026

For those looking to compete, McMurtry notes that the Spéirling Pure will be permitted to participate in events like the GT1 Sports Club, the Global Time Attack in the United States, and the Time Attack Masters series in Europe. — New Atlas, 11 July 2026

Weiss questioned whether such action was allowed under California’s wolf conservation plan, pointing to setbacks in reaching reproductive milestones required under the program before aggressive hazing can be permitted. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

Tickets cost $90 per person for lunch and $140 per person for dinner, including a drink token for participating breweries and wineries in the area (alcohol isn’t permitted on the covered bridge). — Midwest Living, 6 July 2026

With the high court declining to intervene, the state will be permitted to enforce the law. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026