let Synonyms
let Meaning
let (n)
a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India
a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
let (v)
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
actively cause something to happen
consent to, give permission
cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
leave unchanged
grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
let (v. t.)
To retard; to hinder; to impede; to oppose.
To leave; to relinquish; to abandon.
To consider; to think; to esteem.
To cause; to make; -- used with the infinitive in the active form but in the passive sense; as, let make, i. e., cause to be made; let bring, i. e., cause to be brought.
To permit; to allow; to suffer; -- either affirmatively, by positive act, or negatively, by neglecting to restrain or prevent.
To allow to be used or occupied for a compensation; to lease; to rent; to hire out; -- often with out; as, to let a farm; to let a house; to let out horses.
To give, grant, or assign, as a work, privilege, or contract; -- often with out; as, to let the building of a bridge; to let out the lathing and the plastering.
let (n.)
A retarding; hindrance; obstacle; impediment; delay; -- common in the phrase without let or hindrance, but elsewhere archaic.
A stroke in which a ball touches the top of the net in passing over.
let (imp. & p. p.)
of Let
let (v. i.)
To forbear.
To be let or leased; as, the farm lets for $500 a year. See note under Let, v. t.
let Sentence Examples
- Let us not be hasty in our decisions.
- He promised he would let her know if he found the missing key.
- Let's take a break and regroup.
- The teacher let the students out early today.
- Let me explain the situation to you.
- She let her dog out into the yard to play.
- Let's try to solve this problem together.
- I'll let you know if I hear any news.
- Please let me know if you have any questions.
- Let's not forget to celebrate her birthday.
FAQs About the word let
a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India, a serve that strikes the net before falling i
allow, permit,leave, license, endorse, liberate, approve,authorize, empower, give in (to)
enjoin, forbid,prohibit, enjoin, deter, prevent, discourage, prevent, forbid, prohibit
Let us not be hasty in our decisions.
He promised he would let her know if he found the missing key.
Let's take a break and regroup.
The teacher let the students out early today.
