let it happen

VERB

relent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquiesce capitulate cave in come around comply ease off give in give up let go quit relax slacken soften subside

STRONG

drop ease ebb fall fold forbear melt moderate slow wane weaken yield

WEAK

be merciful change one's mind cool it cry uncle die away ease up on give quarter give some slack give way go along with go easy on have mercy have pity lay back lighten up mellow out say uncle show mercy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

grow increase worry

STRONG

advance ascend continue free rise

WEAK

build

Example Sentences

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And trying to figure out if she has some agency in that, or does she just have to let it happen to her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

So rather than worry about the weakness in Berkshire’s stock, investors should just let it happen — and be thankful.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

She added she had made a "gross error in judgement" and would never let it happen again, while saying nothing like the incident had happened in four years since then.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

We apologize for bringing arithmetic into this–we’ll try not to let it happen again.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"Don't let it happen till after me and you done been upstairs. How come I always have to come get you?"

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

let it happen

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