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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On the eve of the Iran war, Vance told the Washington Post that Trump wouldn't let the US get dragged into another so-called forever war in the Middle East.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
He argues that the city could run them—simply fold the MTA and let New York State repudiate the debt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
But let me run quickly through the list just the same, with a few observations.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
But they were let down after the robotaxi took a route to avoid highways that doubled the trip’s time.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Despite all the crazy of the last few months, everything I’ve been working for is finally within my grasp, and I’m not going to let anyone or anything get in my way of claiming it.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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