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The teacher may permit extra time for revisions.
What does Permit mean?
allow, or a permission paper.
Dictionary definition
To allow something to happen, or an official paper showing permission.
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Permit in a sentence
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A parking permit is needed on this street.
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Rules permit fairness when they apply to everyone.
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What does permit mean?
Permit means allow, or a permission paper.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses permit correctly?
The correct sentence uses permit in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to permit?
Allow is close in meaning to permit.
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Permit
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per · mit · strongest beat: mit
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WordPermit.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningPermit means allow, or a permission paper.
ExampleExample: The teacher may permit extra time for revisions.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- per · mit
- Strongest beat
- mit
- Ending
- mit
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mit.
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Word family
Permit word family
Base word
permit
noun
permission
Approval to do something.
verb
permits
Third-person singular form.
verb
permited
Past-tense form.
verb
permiting
Present participle form.
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