Open English Wordnet
Nouns
Verbs
(v)permit, allow, let, countenanceconsent to, give permission; permit“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” (v)let, allow, permitmake it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen“This permits the water to rush in”,
“This sealed door won't allow the water to come into the basement”,
“This will permit the rain to run off” (v)allow, permit, tolerateallow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting“We don't allow dogs here”,
“Children are not permitted beyond this point”,
“We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital” 