let

Allow to happen

Let is a common verb in English that gets its high frequency statistics from its place in fixed expressions and phrasal verbs such as let go, let alone, let be, and let down.

It is also the main verb we use for indicating permission or making a suggestion: Don’t let him play with my things. Let‘s get ice cream after dinner.

permit

allow

Grant permission for

permissionGranted right to act
consentVoluntary agreement given
authorizationFormal permission granted

approval · sanction · enable · grant · authorize · licence · clearance · warrant · empowerment · privilege

lease

rent

Payment for temporary use

rentalPaid temporary use
tenancyRenter's period of residence
landlordProperty owner renting out

tenant · property · agreement · contract · deposit · occupancy · furnished · unfurnished · accommodation · flat

hindrance

obstacle

Something blocking the way

impedimentThing that obstructs progress
barrierObstruction preventing passage
obstructionSomething blocking the way

restraint · interference · block · check · restriction · constraint · encumbrance · inhibition

tennis

net cord

Strung barrier between players

serveAttend to needs
faultImperfection or blame
replayRepeated broadcast segment

point · rally · ace · service · redo · net ball

release

release

To let go

freeWithout payment or restriction
unleashTo release from restraint
ventOpening for airflow

emit · discharge

Categories

past tensewent, was, were, had, got
past tense verbswent, got, had, did, said
verbsjump, be, speak, wait, do
Short Wordsact, a, add, I, bat
function wordsa, an, the, and, or
verb formsam, are, is, was, were

Opposites

permission/allowance

Declare not allowed

prohibit · prevent · ban · disallow · deny

physical obstruction

Solid mass, or impede

stop · obstruct · impede · hinder · hold

rental property (British)

letbuy

Obtain through payment

purchase · sell · acquire · unlet · vacate

Phrases

let goCease holding something
let me knowRequest for information
let outFree or emit
let downFail to meet expectations
let inPermit entry
letting goReleasing one's grasp

Family

outlet, inlet, letting, lets, let's, sublet, letdown, outlets, inlets

Familiarity: Top 1,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G