let
Usage
What are other ways to say let?
The verb let is the familiar, conversational term for both allow and permit. Allow and permit are often interchangeable as terms that imply granting or conceding the right of someone to do something, but permit is the more positive of the two. Allow implies complete absence of an attempt, or even an intent, to hinder. Permit suggests formal or implied assent or authorization.
Example Sentences
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“Life is hard enough as it is. Commit to helping another person, and let that person commit to helping you.”
From Los Angeles Times
West Indies Test captain Roston Chase said Monday he felt he had let his team down with his performances in their 2-0 series loss to New Zealand.
From Barron's
"That is just gut feeling and nothing medical... let's not be too negative yet. We don't know yet. Let's hope he is back with us soon."
From Barron's
Given the heavy weighting on household balance sheets, letting the crisis continue unabated will keep consumer sentiment weak and weigh on consumption.
“They don’t let zeks go home,” he said, using the prison slang for prisoners.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
