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permit
to allow something to happen
Synonyms
- allow
- authorize
- sanction
Antonyms
- forbid
- prohibit
permit in a sentence
Store policy does not permit customers to bring outside food into the theater.
The teacher permitted students to work in pairs on the science project, as long as everyone contributed equally.
Where it comes from
From Latin permittere 'to let through' (per- 'through' + mittere 'to send')
Memory hook
PER (through) + MIT (send) — sending something through so it's allowed.
Word parts
- mit/miss — send
permit: per- (through) + mit (send)
Read it in context
- The Lantern Captain Narrative