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VERB

allow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approve authorize favor oblige recognize release support tolerate

STRONG

accord accredit admit bear brook certify commission consent empower endorse endure indulge let license okay sanction stand suffer warrant

WEAK

be big be game for give a blank check give carte blanche give leave give permission give the go-ahead give the green light go along with grant permission hear of hold with live with pass on put up with sit still for take kindly to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny disallow disapprove oppose refuse reject veto

STRONG

disagree dissent prevent protest repel unauthorize withhold

WEAK

forbid hold keep prohibit resist withstand

VERB

let

Synonyms

STRONG

accredit approve authorize cause certify commission concede enable endorse give grant have leave license make permit sanction suffer tolerate warrant

WEAK

be big give leave give okay give permission hear of live with sit still for

Antonyms

STRONG

contradict deny disagree disallow disapprove fight halt hold invalidate keep oppose prevent refuse reject repudiate stop unauthorize veto withhold

WEAK

buy forbid hinder impede inhibit obstruct sell

VERB

liberate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emancipate free rescue save

STRONG

deliver detach discharge disembarrass loose loosen manumit redeem release unbind unchain unhook

WEAK

bail one out get out from under let loose let out save one's neck set free unshackle

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold incarcerate

STRONG

detain imprison keep

WEAK

hold back limit prevent restrain

Example Sentences

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The network-equipment company is the latest tech player to trim its head count this year to free up more cash for investments in AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The Lakers have tried to draw Holmgren out of the paint more to free up Ayton.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

After a largely dull opening 18 minutes, Glasgow sprang to life with a slick move that set Dempsey free up the touchline.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

I think it will free up money to do other things.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

Uncle Al had the good fortune to be in the vicinity and was able to score a sleeping car and two flats for a song from railroad officials desperate to free up their siding.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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