permits 1 of 2

verb

Definition of permitsnext
present tense third-person singular of permit
1
as in allows
to give permission for or to approve of the school won't permit such an activity on its grounds

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2
as in lets
to give permission to you are not permitted to swim at the town pond without a season pass

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3
as in enables
to make able or possible we'll have our picnic on Thursday, weather permitting

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4
as in tolerates
to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference the college permits way too much drinking, in my opinion

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permits

2 of 2

noun

plural of permit
as in tolerances

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permits
  1. allows
  2. lets
  3. enables
  4. ignores
  5. concessions
  6. passes
  7. certifications
  8. agreements
Verb
  • Either way, a saddle allows deer to pass through from one side or the other without having to climb up and over.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Buttons and knobs aren’t totally distraction-free, but research shows their tactile response allows drivers to use them more easily without looking down and away from the road.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of allows
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  • Authorities will also highlight companies that show signs of inactivity on the registry of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, and are considering expanding a digital platform that lets banks share information on customers who show potential financial crime concerns.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This lets buyers opt for a pay-as-you-go model with flexible payment options, addressing pricing concerns and helping retain at-risk customers.
    Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of lets
Verb
  • This framework enables faster detection and response to security incidents, minimizing potential damage and reducing the risk of breaches and data leaks.
    Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Basics of Agents An agent is a composite and autonomous application that enables humans and AI to collaborate to complete a task.
    Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of enables
Verb
  • The truck ignores lousy roads, delivering a smooth ride on pavement or dirt.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • But this narrow view of leadership ignores the quiet strengths that introverts bring to the table.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of ignores
Noun
  • In 2023, for example, the United Auto Workers won significant concessions from car makers after a six week strike.
    Alain Sherter, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This year’s trade fair, with booths for theater equipment, concessions manufacturers and service providers, has been expanded and will occupy two floors of the Renaissance Hotel.
    Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of concessions
Noun
  • If Proposition 33 passes, cities would be given the green light to control rents on any type of housing, including single-family homes and new apartments.
    Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Mayfield enjoyed an excellent game himself, throwing two more touchdown passes before halftime, and another field goal from McLaughlin late in the third meant the Bucs entered the fourth quarter up 27-20.
    Jamie Barton, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of passes
Noun
  • The filing concludes with certifications required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and other exhibits.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Consider potential career advancement opportunities, such as certifications or job placement, that the course may unlock.
    Peju Adedeji, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of certifications
Noun
  • Such agreements were in place for the consulting services in the White House Offer, the company said.
    Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The filing outlines various collaborative agreements, including those with BioHopeKing Corporation and Rgene Corporation, focusing on drug development for cancer therapies and CNS disorders.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of agreements
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