PERMIT as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) permit is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • large game fish
    • found in waters of the West Indies
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) permit is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • a legal document giving official permission to do something
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) permit is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)

PERMIT as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • consent to, give permission
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
    • I won”t let the police search her basement
    • I cannot allow you to see your exam
    Hypernyms(s) permit is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • We don”t allow dogs here
    • Children are not permitted beyond this point
    • We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital
    Hypernyms(s) permit is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • This permits the water to rush in
    • This sealed door won”t allow the water come into the basement
    • This will permit the rain to run off
    Antonym(s) Hyponym(s)