Permission Verbs
Permission Verbs
Allow (uh-lou)
- Meaning: To give permission or let someone do something.
- Example: The teacher allows students to ask questions during the lecture.
- Similar Terms: Permit, let
Permit (per-mit)
- Meaning: To formally give permission for something.
- Example: They permit visitors to enter the museum only after 10 AM.
- Similar Terms: Allow, authorize
Authorize (aw-thuh-rahyz)
- Meaning: To give official permission or approval.
- Example: The manager authorized the transfer of funds.
- Similar Terms: Approve, permit
Approve (uh-proov)
- Meaning: To agree or give permission for something.
- Example: The committee approved the proposal.
- Similar Terms: Authorize, allow
Grant (grant)
- Meaning: To give or allow someone something, usually in a formal way.
- Example: The government granted him permission to build on the land.
- Similar Terms: Bestow, allow
Consent (kuhn-sent)
- Meaning: To agree or give permission to do something.
- Example: She consented to the terms of the contract.
- Similar Terms: Agree, permit
Let (let)
- Meaning: To allow or permit.
- Example: He let his little sister play with his toys.
- Similar Terms: Allow, permit
Sanction (sangk-shuhn)
- Meaning: To give official permission or approval.
- Example: The council sanctioned the new policy.
- Similar Terms: Authorize, approve
License (lahy-suhns)
- Meaning: To give formal permission to do something.
- Example: The state licensed the new driver.
- Similar Terms: Permit, authorize
Entitle (en-tahy-tl)
- Meaning: To give someone a legal right or claim to receive or do something.
- Example: This ticket entitles you to a free beverage.
- Similar Terms: Grant, allow
