Definitions and Examples of allow, permit
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Give permission for something to happen or be done.
Example
The teacher will allow students to use a calculator during the exam.
Give authorization or consent to do something.
Example
The city council will permit the construction of a new shopping mall.
Key Differences: allow vs permit
- 1Allow is a more general term that means to give permission for something to happen or be done.
- 2Permit is a more formal term that implies an official authorization or consent to do something.
Effective Usage of allow, permit
- 1Legal Documents: Use allow and permit in legal documents to indicate permission or consent.
- 2Instructions: Use allow and permit in instructions to indicate what is allowed or permitted.
- 3Everyday Conversations: Use allow and permit in everyday conversations to express permission or consent.
Remember this!
The antonyms of enjoining are allow and permit. While allow is a more general term, permit implies an official authorization or consent. These words can be used in legal documents, instructions, and everyday conversations to express permission or consent.