PERMIT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PERMIT?

Need another word that means the same as “permit”? Find 27 synonyms and 30 related words for “permit” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Permit” are: allow, let, tolerate, countenance, authorize, give someone authorization, give someone leave, give someone permission, sanction, grant, grant someone the right, license, empower, enable, entitle, qualify, permission, trachinotus falcatus, licence, authorization, pass, voucher, ticket, warrant, document, certification

Permit as a Noun

Definitions of "Permit" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “permit” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An official document giving someone authorization to do something.
• A legal document giving official permission to do something.
• The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization.
• Large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies.

Synonyms of "Permit" as a noun (11 Words)

authorization	A document giving official permission. Deputies are given authorization to make arrests.
certification	An official document attesting to a status or level of achievement. The certification of teachers.
document	(computer science) a computer file that contains text (and possibly formatting instructions) using seven-bit ASCII characters.
licence	Formal or official permission to do something. A television licence fee.
license	The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization. When liberty becomes license dictatorship is near.
pass	An act of passing the hands over something as in conjuring or hypnotism. His future depended on his passing that test.
permission	The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization. Permissions to reproduce copyright material.
ticket	A list of candidates put forward by a party in an election. He stood for office on a strong right wing no nonsense ticket.
trachinotus falcatus	Large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies.
voucher	A document that serves as evidence of some expenditure.
warrant	A type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price. An extradition warrant.

Usage Examples of "Permit" as a noun

• He is only in Britain on a work permit.

Permit as a Verb

Definitions of "Permit" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “permit” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Provide an opportunity or scope for (something) to take place; make possible.
• Make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen.
• Consent to, give permission.
• Allow for; admit of.
• Officially allow (someone) to do something.
• Authorize or allow (something.
• Allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting.

Synonyms of "Permit" as a verb (16 Words)

allow	Allow the presence of or allow an activity without opposing or prohibiting. I allow for this possibility.
authorize	Give official permission for or approval to (an undertaking or agent. The troops were authorized to use force.
countenance	Consent to, give permission. He was reluctant to countenance the use of force.
empower	Give qualities or abilities to. Members are empowered to audit the accounts of limited companies.
enable	Make (a device or system) operational; activate. You can enable compression or even virus scanning prior to backup.
entitle	Give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility. The Freedom of Information Act entitles you to request your FBI file.
give someone authorization	Move in order to make room for someone for something.
give someone leave	Endure the loss of.
give someone permission	Emit or utter.
grant	Let have. They will grant you asylum.
grant someone the right	Be willing to concede.
let	Make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen. Could you let the dog out.
license	Authorize the use, performance, or release of (something. A pub has to be licensed by the local justices.
qualify	Make fit or prepared. She felt obliged to qualify her first short answer.
sanction	Impose a sanction or penalty on. Foreigners in France illegally should be sent home their employers sanctioned and border controls tightened up.
tolerate	Accept or endure (someone or something unpleasant or disliked) with forbearance. He learned to tolerate the heat.

Usage Examples of "Permit" as a verb

• The law permits councils to monitor any factory emitting smoke.
• She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband.
• Children are not permitted beyond this point.
• Cycle parking stands are being installed, where space permits, at most rail stations.
• He would not permit anybody access to the library.
• This permits the water to rush in.
• The country is not ready to permit any rice imports.
• The car park was too rutted and stony to permit ball games.
• Weather permitting, guests can dine outside on the veranda.
• The camp permits of no really successful defence.
• This will permit the rain to run off.

Associations of "Permit" (30 Words)

acceptable	Judged to be in conformity with approved usage. Some coffee would be most acceptable.
admissible	Deserving to be admitted. The tape recording was admissible as evidence.
agree	Reach agreement about something after negotiation. No two of my colleagues would agree on whom to elect chairman.
agreed	United by being of the same opinion. We are agreed that what is needed is a catchy title.
allow	Allow the presence of or allow an activity without opposing or prohibiting. The dissident was allowed to leave the country.
allowable	(of an amount of money) able to be earned or received free of tax. The loan deal has been extended to the maximum allowable three months.
approbation	Approval or praise. A term of approbation.
approval	A message expressing a favorable opinion. He bought it on approval.
approve	Officially agree to or accept as satisfactory. I don t approve of romance.
authorization	A document giving official permission. Deputies are given authorization to make arrests.
authorize	Give or delegate power or authority to. She authorized her assistant to sign the papers.
empower	Give or delegate power or authority to. Movements to empower the poor.
enable	Make (a device or system) operational; activate. This skill will enable you to find a job on Wall Street.
endorsement	A signature that validates something. The issue of full independence received overwhelming endorsement.
entitle	Give the right to. Employees are normally entitled to redundancy pay.
facilitate	Increase the likelihood of (a response. The stimulus facilitates a delayed impulse.
let	Consent to, give permission. Could you let the dog out.
license	Authorize officially. The company expect that the drug will soon be licensed for use in the USA.
ok	Being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition. Things are okay.
okay	In a satisfactory or adequate manner. She ll do okay on her own.
permissible	Permitted; allowed. Permissible behavior in school.
permission	The action of officially allowing someone to do a particular thing; consent or authorization. Permissions to reproduce copyright material.
qualify	Make (something) less severe or extreme. A pensioner who does not qualify for income support.
ratification	Making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it. The ratification of the treaty.
ratify	Approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation. Both countries were due to ratify the treaty by the end of the year.
sanction	Give sanction to. He appealed to the bishop for his sanction.
thereby	By that means; as a result of that. Students perform in hospitals thereby gaining a deeper awareness of the therapeutic power of music.
tolerable	Capable of being borne or endured. He was fond of music and had a tolerable voice.
unobjectionable	Free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers. Unobjectionable behavior.
yes	An affirmative answer or decision, especially in voting. I was hoping for a yes.