let
Usage
What are other ways to say let?
The verb let is the familiar, conversational term for both allow and permit. Allow and permit are often interchangeable as terms that imply granting or conceding the right of someone to do something, but permit is the more positive of the two. Allow implies complete absence of an attempt, or even an intent, to hinder. Permit suggests formal or implied assent or authorization.
Example Sentences
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Some, like EY, have designed simulations to let junior staff practice asking clients for information or confronting a co-worker about a missed deadline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
After my playthrough, I can see why Konami are pushing ahead with the idea to let other studios breathe new life into the franchise and take it to different destinations.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Don’t let others rush you or dictate how and when you need to act.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
He wanted to let the outdoors in and the indoors out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
I kick off my sneakers, pull off my socks, and let my bare feet hang, swinging slowly next to hers.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Some of his company, and specially Roger and Stephen, would have letted him; but he laughed and said, "Why, lads, why? these be friends."
From The Well at the World's End: a tale by William Morris
"The Italian Protestants," wrote Croke to the king, "be utterly against your Highness in this cause, and have letted as much as with their power and malice they could or might."
From The Reign of Henry the Eighth, Volume 1 (of 3) by James Anthony Froude
Some with a Carte, or with Beames under some colour, have letted the gate, that it could not bee shutte, and with this waie, made the entrie easie to the enemie.
From Machiavelli, Volume I by Edward Dacres
At the opening of the sixth, that which letted is taken out of the way, namely the heathen Roman Empire.
From Observations upon the Prophecies of Daniel, and the Apocalypse of St. John by Sir Isaac Newton
His squiers, which that stoode there beside, Excused him, because of his sickness, Which letted* him to do his business: *hindered None other cause mighte make him tarry.
From The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems by D. Laing Purves
“He’s really letting the ball fly and trusting us, and we’re making good catches,” Cordero said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
The spokesperson said that "strict rules to limit subletting... prevent the risk of people profiting by letting subsidised affordable housing".
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
It avoids syncopation, letting the melodic line and its harmonies command full attention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Yet, a majority voted to permit their production, arguing with a straight face that having “regulated peptides” was somehow better than letting people buy unvetted black-market remedies.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
“All I do is herd the kids from one place to the other and give them ice packs if they get hurt. Sylvie’s letting Amber design a whole unit.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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