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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She sang open-throated declarations, recited broken poetic verses, scatted with the authority of a jazz singer, moaned with bluesy intent, and occasionally let loose an unbridled shriek or giggle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
There were three home runs, diving catches, two elite starting pitchers competing at a high level and both teams refusing to let the other separate itself.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
“Would you let a pharmaceutical company do this? No. No way.”
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
"After the first days, I read the criticism and learnt… to go closer to the people, to let them ask questions and reply openly and honestly, which is rare in Hungarian politics."
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
“Hey. I wouldn’t be a good BFF if I didn’t say it. You’ll do the same for me when I’m thirty and my parents finally let me date.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
