let (v)
allow (v)
permit (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 41
def make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
examples This permits the water to rush in
This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement
This will permit the rain to run off
Frame - 25 Somebody ----s somebody INFINITIVE
Frame - 35 Something ----s INFINITIVE
Outgoing links
Antonym let → prevent
Hyponym pass
Incoming links
Hypernym pass
Antonym prevent → let

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