permitted 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of permittednext
as in okay

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permitted

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verb

past tense of permit
1
as in allowed
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 let
to give permission to you are not permitted to swim at the town pond without a season pass

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

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as in tolerated
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permitted
  1. allowed
  2. let
  3. enabled
  4. tolerated
  5. authorized
  6. licensed
  7. acceptable
  8. certified
Verb
  • Ultimately, the environmental benefit allowed Caltrain to receive a waiver by the air quality management district to keep the locomotives in operation.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Are you allowed to speak by phone or text?
    Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of allowed
Verb
  • After a heck of a Sunday afternoon, Payton’s challenge now is to not let this one become an emotional crusher on the season.
    Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The 49ers let another fourth-quarter lead slip away this season, however, as the Bucs pulled even at 20 on a last-minute, 26-yard field goal from Chase McLaughlin.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of let
Verb
  • That enabled her to give the former labor secretary a story — which was necessary for Perkins to become a deep part of national memory.
    Rebecca Brenner Graham / Made by History, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
  • There is no costly downside now that Google has done away with the requirement to purchase two expensive hardware security keys and enabled the use of a Google passkey instead.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of enabled
Verb
  • The solution doesn’t lie in asking autistic individuals to fit into a neurotypical mold, but in creating spaces where diversity is not just tolerated, but genuinely embraced.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Unlike the latter, though, kojic acid is well-tolerated by most skin types and can be used on all skin tones.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of tolerated
Adjective
  • Fortinet's board approved a $1.0 billion increase in the authorized stock repurchase amount and extended the repurchase program to February 28, 2026.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • HondaJet operates an authorized service center at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
    Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of authorized
Adjective
  • Douglas Davies for Lincoln Township Seat 1: Davies has a background in licensed substitute teaching and is currently an operations manager.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The amendment would also allow the Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers and other licensed state entities to acquire, cultivate, process, manufacture, sell and distribute marijuana products and accessories.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of licensed
Adjective
  • Take proof of residency — a driver's license, utility bill, bank statement or paycheck are acceptable — to your local clerk's office by 8pm.
    Joe Guillen, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
  • So, with all of the items that are deemed unfit for hot water, what items are acceptable for these temperatures?
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of acceptable
Adjective
  • Homer Landreth, a control systems engineer and independent contractor, is going for the Ironwood District seat, and Angeli Wesson, a certified hypnotherapist, is vying for the Willow seat.
    Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Becoming a certified public accountant proved a springboard for Sandy Torchia’s career.
    Greg McKenna, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of certified
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