Synonyms for let

Most common

allow · enable · empower · countenance · hire out · lend

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

Antonyms

prevent, prohibit, impel

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Definitions

1. v. 1

   To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).

   I never let myself worry about the future.

2. v. 2

   To allow to be or do without interference; to not disturb or meddle with; to leave alone.

3. v. 3

   To allow the release of (a fluid).

   The physicians let about a pint of his blood, but to no avail.

Related words

Word family

let-down letter

Phrases

let go let out let loose let off let-down let on let fly let-up

Example sentences

• allow He didn't allow me to pay the bill for the dinner.
• enable This bird's large wings enable it to fly very fast.
• empower He seeks to empower others through learning.
• countenance My wrath is as fearsome as my countenance is splendid.
• lend She has the kindness to lend me a good dictionary.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters

get¹

4 letters

have¹, rent¹, hire², lend¹

5 letters

leave¹, allow², grant¹, lease¹

6 letters

suffer², enable³, permit²

7 letters

license², licence², empower³

11 letters

countenance³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (hire² = 2 syllables).