Synonyms for permit

Synonyms for (noun) permit

Synonyms: permission, permit, license

Definition: the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

Similar words: authorisation, authorization, empowerment

Definition: the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant


Synonyms: Trachinotus falcatus, permit

Definition: large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies

Similar words: pompano

Definition: any of several deep-bodied food fishes of western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico


Synonyms: licence, license, permit

Definition: a legal document giving official permission to do something

Similar words: instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document

Definition: (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right


Synonyms for (verb) permit

Synonyms: let, countenance, permit, allow

Definition: consent to, give permission

Usage: She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband; I won't let the police search her basement; I cannot allow you to see your exam

Similar words: consent, accept, go for

Definition: give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

Usage: I cannot accept your invitation; I go for this resolution


Synonyms: allow, tolerate, permit

Definition: allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

Usage: We don't allow dogs here; Children are not permitted beyond this point; We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital

Similar words: let, countenance, permit, allow

Definition: consent to, give permission

Usage: She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband; I won't let the police search her basement; I cannot allow you to see your exam


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