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

Children ages 12 and under must be with an adult to be permitted into the ice terrace. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026

This collective plan would then have to be designed and permitted before any actual work could begin, which Bianco doesn’t see happening until late next year, at the earliest. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026

In 2013, the state legalized crossbow hunting statewide, and in 2015, the state permitted hunting on Sundays. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

Could the school really be permitted to screen applicants to make sure not a single gay student stepped foot on their campus? — Megan Schrader, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026

That single request triggers decisions about which data to pull, which accounts qualify, whether sensitive information should leave the organization and whether sending the email is even permitted. — Kumar Chivukula, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Super PACs are permitted to receive unlimited contributions from individuals, corporations, unions, and other political committees. — Daniel Waldenstrom, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2026

Markle is also not permitted to travel outside the Middle District of Florida and the Central District of California. — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

However, Lelapo guests are not permitted to walk to Kapano or Dithaba, to maintain the exclusive, adults-only atmosphere. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026