How to pronounce "permit"

• "permit" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "permit"

Noun

a legal document giving official permission to do something

Synonyms:

• license
• licence
• permit

Noun

the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

Synonyms:

• license
• permission
• permit

Noun

large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies

Synonyms:

• permit
• Trachinotus falcatus

Verb

consent to, give permission; "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"

Synonyms:

• permit
• allow
• let
• countenance

Verb

make 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 come into the basement"; "This will permit the rain to run off"

Synonyms:

• let
• allow
• permit

Verb

allow 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"

Synonyms:

• allow
• permit
• tolerate