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
  • The agency’s framework allows small businesses to transition into a sustainable model where customers are incentivized to become brand ambassadors through reviews.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Digitizing routes allows trucks to take the shortest, most efficient paths, which not only saves fuel but also reduces carbon footprint—a crucial factor in today’s push for sustainability.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of allows
Verb
  • The often-unsung heroes of the IT department have the task of deploying and maintaining the infrastructure that lets organizations thrive in the digital era.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Today, along with all those stats, YouTube announced a new feature called Watch With, which lets creators add their own commentary and analysis to sports content in real time.
    David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of lets
Verb
  • Our company's Policy Engine, for example, enables granular control over transaction approvals, user permissions, and access settings—allowing administrators to tailor workflows to fit specific operational needs and compliance requirements.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This enables the terrorist group Al-Shabab to recruit militants, spread their destructive ideology, and expand operations beyond Somalia's borders under the guise of preventing Somalia's disintegration.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of enables
Verb
  • Tomás forbids it, but Paja, in the style of rebellious teens and younger siblings everywhere, ignores him.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
  • If management ignores negative behavior, team members become frustrated and the work environment is destabilized, Price warns.
    Sally Percy, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of ignores
Noun
  • No more making concessions and flexing your boundaries.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Macron threw money at the problem, granting tax concessions and wage increases to the protesters.
    Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of concessions
Noun
  • Sometimes when a quarterback is being aggressive, passes are tipped or other mishaps out of his control result in interceptions.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Members have access to a Single Film Ticket pre-sale, and limited quantities of passes and packages remain on sale.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of passes
Noun
  • While certifications and degrees provide a baseline of theoretical knowledge, demonstrated success in real-world projects is the strongest indicator of capability.
    Daniel Pena, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Second, consider the regulatory compliance of the provider, ensuring adherence to local and international laws and the presence of necessary certifications and audits.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of certifications
Noun
  • Forbes Media’s brand extensions include real estate, education and financial services license agreements.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This is a staggering reminder of the danger of further fragmenting the country through reckless recognition agreements.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of agreements
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