LETS Synonyms: 143 Similar and Opposite Words

lets 1 of 2

verb

Definition of lets next

present tense third-person singular of let

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

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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

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as in enables

to make able or possible the low gravity on the moon lets you make enormous leaps and jumps

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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

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lets

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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

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Recent Examples of lets

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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 YouTube also announced a template feature that lets creators reuse the format of other Shorts. —

Mia Sato, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024 Instagram Reels also has a template feature that lets creators crib editing choices with just a few clicks. —

Mia Sato, The Verge, 3 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 The show never lets people take their costumes home! —

Lauren Huff, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024 There is also an unlimited media library that lets users flexibly arrange their assets with unlimited cloud storage. —

Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lets

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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