permit

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Synonyms: hermit, kermit, perfit, permic, permix, ermit, permis, perit, permie

Antonyms: hermit, kermit, perfit, permic, permix, ermit, permis, perit, permie

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Verb

1. To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to.
3. To grant, or give permission for, (something) to (someone).
4. To allow for, to make something possible.
5. To allow, to admit (of).
6. To grant formal authorization for (something).
   • The Building Department permitted that project last week.
7. To attempt to obtain or succeed in obtaining formal authorization for (something).
   • We've been busy permitting the State Street development.
8. To hand over, resign (something to someone).

Noun

1. An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal.
   • A construction permit can be obtained from the town offices.
   • Go over to the park office and get a permit for the #3 shelter.
2. A learner's permit.
3. Formal permission.

Noun

1. A pompano of the species Trachinotus falcatus.

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