Synonym: admit, allow, consent, grant, let. Antonym: prohibit. Similar words: never mind, undermine, permission, submit, summit, admit to, committee, transmit. Meaning: [pɜr'mɪt ,pər- /pə'mɪt ,pɜ-] 
n. 1. a legal document giving official permission to do something 2. the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization 3. large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies. v. 1. consent to, give permission 2. make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen 3. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting.
n. 1. a legal document giving official permission to do something 2. the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization 3. large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies. v. 1. consent to, give permission 2. make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen 3. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting. 
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61 Belling out the tubes will permit a freer passage of air.
62 Cash machines permit you to withdraw money at any time.
63 A group of senators plans to filibuster a measure that would permit drilling in Alaska.
64 It should be noted that parking without a permit attracts a charge of ￡5.
65 You will have to apply to City Hall for a building permit.
66 As soon as the formalities had been got over, the consulate was quick to issue the work permit.
67 The plan does not permit ofany changes at this stage.
68 Special zones for developing high and new advanced technology have been opened up in places where conditions permit.
69 I couldn't face the whole rigmarole of getting a work permit again.
70 We will have our meeting here, if you permit us.
71 He went through a series of amazing contortions to get Karen a work permit.
72 If they appear to be under 12,[http://sentencedict.com/permit.html] then the doorman is not allowed to permit them entry to the film.
73 He sets about creating an environment that just doesn't permit experiment, it encourages it.
74 Hikers need a camping permit for overnight stays in the park.
75 You must satisfy the residential qualifications to get a work permit.
76 Permit me to explain.
77 You have to go through endless red tape to get a residence permit.
78 If I were you, I wouldn't advertise the fact that you don't have a work permit.
79 They applied for a permit for a street demonstration against university fees.
80 If you live in the area, you qualify for a parking permit.
81 Papa would not permit the waste of a single drop of water.
82 He has to apply for a permit and we have to find him a job.
83 Immigrants can't work in the United States without a permit.
84 His illness would not permit that he ( should ) work hard.
85 Belling out the end of the tube will permit a freer passage of air.
86 The ethics of his profession don't permit him to do that.
87 Getting a work permit in the UK is not always a simple proposition.
88 The doctor will not permit mother up until her leg is better.
89 The bill would permit workers twelve weeks of unpaid leave for family emergencies.
90 I don't permit you to cast aspersions on my friend.
More similar words: never mind, undermine, permission, submit, summit, admit to, committee, transmit, to the limit, term, limitation, terms, German, fisherman, long-term, supermarket, furthermore, in terms of, short-term, bewilderment, come to terms with.