Permit Synonyms and Antonyms

pər-mĭt
To give one's consent to
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. allow
  2. authorize
  3. sanction
  4. let
  5. approbate
  6. approve
  7. consent
  8. endorse
  9. consent to
  10. ok
  11. countenance
  12. tolerate
Antonyms:
  1. forbid
  2. disallow
  3. prohibit
  4. refuse
  5. resist
  6. ban
  7. prohibition
  8. grounding
  9. deny
  10. reject
  11. prevent
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To afford an opportunity for
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. allow
  2. let
  3. admit
To give the means, ability, or opportunity to do
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. empower
  2. enable
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Proof of legal permission to do something
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. license
  2. warrant
  3. permission
  4. licence
Antonyms:
  1. disallow
  2. prohibit
  3. refuse
  4. resist
  5. ban
  6. prohibition
  7. grounding

Words Related to Permit

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Permit Sentence Examples

  • The permit is withdrawn if the clearance is not obtained within three years.

  • His companions refused to permit him to surrender and were resolved to die.

  • Local authorities (particularly London and Glasgow) refused to permit the company to lay wires underground.

  • Alex already had the permit.

  • Only when she reached the other side of the bridge did she permit herself to breathe.

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