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permit Synonyms
Another word for permit
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• noun (Context 1)
An official document or certificate that grants authorization to perform a specific activity.
Usage Example
"We need to obtain a building authorization from the city before starting construction on the new house."
Strongest
authorization
license
Strong
pass
warrant
• verb (Context 2)
To give official authorization or consent to someone to do something.
Usage Example
"The school does not allow students to use their mobile phones during class hours."
Strongest
allow
authorize
Strong
let
grant
sanction
• verb (Context 3)
To make something possible or provide an opportunity for something to happen.
Usage Example
"We will hold the outdoor concert on Saturday afternoon, weather permitting."
Strong
enable
facilitate
Opposites of permit
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of permit varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
prohibit
forbid
prohibition
ban
prevent
hinder
deny
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Permit. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/permit