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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Geisbert pointed out that the vaccine was only tested on mice -- and these results often do not translate to monkeys, let alone humans.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
The new smart glasses will let a wearer "stay hands free and heads up," according to Shahram Izadi, a Google executive who spoke during Tuesday's event.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
His allies have engineered a parliamentary by-election in June that they hope will let him re-enter Parliament and then run for Mr. Starmer’s job.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
He has absolutely no authority to prevent any party from seeking relief in another court, let alone the home courts with natural jurisdiction over this dispute.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
Ragginold let out a slow breath that smelled like the soggy bottom of a pond.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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