permit
noun
1. a legal document giving official permission to do something
Similar word(s): licence, license
Definition categories: communication, instrument
2. the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
Similar word(s): license, permission
Definition categories: act, authorization, empowerment
3. large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
Definition categories: animal, pompano
Sentences with permit as a noun:
- A construction permit can be obtained from the town offices.
- Go over to the park office and get a permit for the #3 shelter.
verb
1. consent to, give permission
- She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
Similar word(s): allow, countenance, let
Definition categories: communication, accept, consent
2. make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
- This permits the water to rush in
- This will permit the rain to run off
Definition categories: social
3. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
- Children are not permitted beyond this point
Similar word(s): allow, tolerate
Definition categories: communication, allow, countenance, let, permit
Sentences with permit as a verb:
- The Building Department permitted that project last week.
- We've been busy permitting the State Street development.