Synonyms of lets

lets 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of let

1

as in allows

to give permission to

my parents would not let me drive until I had a job and could pay for my own gas

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allows
• permits
• leaves
• empowers
• authorizes
• approves
• endorses
• indorses
• licenses
• liberates
• frees
• sanctions
• gives in (to)
• caters (to)
• indulges
• commissions
• licences
• releases
• humors

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• forbids
• prohibits
• enjoins
• discourages
• prevents
• blocks
• inhibits
• impedes
• constrains
• deters
• obstructs
• curbs
• bars
• frustrates
• holds back

2

as in rents

chiefly British to give the possession and use of (something) in return for periodic payment

the pensioner has begun letting rooms in her home to earn some extra money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rents
• leases
• hires
• engages
• charters
• sublets
• lodges
• subleases
• rack-rents

3

as in enables

to make able or possible

the low gravity on the moon lets you make enormous leaps and jumps

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enables
• allows
• empowers
• permits
• prepares
• equips
• readies
• approves
• qualifies
• endorses
• indorses
• fits
• habilitates
• conditions
• sanctions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevents
• precludes
• inhibits
• prohibits
• forbids
• disallows
• enjoins

4

as in tolerates

to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference

they let their kids get away with murder

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allows
• tolerates
• ignores
• permits
• suffers
• puts up with
• disregards
• forgives
• condones
• overlooks
• brushes (aside or off)
• winks (at)
• excuses
• gives in (to)
• indulges
• caters (to)
• shrugs off
• brooks
• pardons
• humors

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevents
• blocks
• constrains
• forbids
• prohibits
• bars
• discourages
• interferes (with)
• inhibits
• impedes
• curbs
• frustrates
• deters
• holds back

lets

2 of 2

noun

plural of let

as in obstacles

something that makes movement or progress difficult

artists are allowed to sell their goods in the public square without let or hindrance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obstacles
• hurdles
• obstructions
• barriers
• embarrassments
• stops
• loads
• stumbling blocks
• burdens
• inhibitions
• interferences
• impediments
• constraints
• blocks
• cramps
• shackles
• drags
• handicaps
• chains
• balks
• encumbrances
• hindrances
• clogs
• trammels
• manacles
• deterrents
• hitches
• catches
• rubs
• bars
• fetters
• snags
• crimps
• brakes
• delays
• reins
• stone walls
• restraints
• holdbacks
• dangers
• disadvantages
• brick walls
• curbs
• hobbles
• hazards
• checks
• arrests
• difficulties
• blockades
• blockages
• stoppages
• embargoes
• stalls
• drawbacks
• hardships
• perils
• bits
• reefs
• cumbers
• holdups
• adversities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incentives
• spurs
• stimuli
• catalysts
• help
• advantages
• stimulants
• breaks
• edges
• goads
• benefits
• aids
• impetuses
• boosts
• handmaids
• assistances
• handmaidens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lets

Verb

Rotating the telescope lets that high-resolution axis sweep around the star, ensuring planets at different angles aren’t missed. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025

Carbonfact, an environmental data platform for the apparel and footwear industry, just shared the first free solution that lets brands calculate their official French Environmental Cost—and compare it, instantly, to industry benchmarks. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2025

Documenting workflows and sharing access lets your team move seamlessly, preventing bottlenecks and burnout. —Kari Cobham, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025

Jere finally lets Conrad know that Belly’s in Paris. —Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

An Amazon spokesperson confirmed the company is phasing out the program in favor of Amazon Family, which lets Prime members share free shipping and other benefits with one other adult, four children and up to four teens added before April 7, 2025. —Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025

Fairburn lets Wednesday visit Tyler, who is behind bars. —Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025

That’s because the nonprofit runs an annual transit pass program that lets its members pay for a bus pass, while Walk Bike acts as an employer. —Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Sep. 2025

Later, the Walter children are celebrating the big win in their living room when Danny lets Cole's score slip, which Jackie is upset to learn secondhand. —Jordana Comiter, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025

Noun

Leveraging Scholten’s experience with convertible cars, a folding or removable top lets in the sun and breeze. —IEEE Spectrum, 29 July 2025