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- pronunciation:
- let
- phrases:
- let down, let go, let off, let out, let up
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
lets, letting, let |
| definition 1: |
to allow; permit.
He let the children pet his dog.- synonyms:
- allow, permit
- antonyms:
- prevent
- similar words:
- approve, authorize, empower, enable, grant, sanction, warrant
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| definition 2: |
to make or cause.
Let it be known that there will be a meeting tomorrow.- synonyms:
- make
- similar words:
- allow, cause, enable, permit
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| definition 3: |
to rent or lease.
I'm letting an apartment downtown.- synonyms:
- lease, rent
- similar words:
- charter, hire
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| definition 4: |
to allow to come or go.
He let the dog in the house.- synonyms:
- allow
- similar words:
- authorize, empower, enable, grant, sanction, warrant
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| related words: |
leave |
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| phrase: |
let down, let go, let off, let out, let up |
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