Definitions and Examples of allow, permit, encourage
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To give permission for something to happen or be done.
Example
The teacher will allow extra time for students who need it to complete the test.
To give authorization or consent for something to happen or be done.
Example
The city council will permit the construction of a new park in the neighborhood.
To give support, confidence, or hope to someone to do something.
Example
The coach will encourage the team to keep practicing and improving their skills.
Key Differences: allow vs permit vs encourage
- 1Allow and permit are synonyms that both mean to give permission or authorization, but permit is more formal and often used in legal contexts.
- 2Encourage is a relational antonym that implies giving support or motivation to someone to do something, rather than preventing or prohibiting it.
Effective Usage of allow, permit, encourage
- 1Negotiations: Use allow and permit to negotiate terms and conditions.
- 2Positive Reinforcement: Use encourage to motivate and inspire others.
- 3Legal Documents: Use permit in legal documents to indicate authorized actions.
Remember this!
The antonyms of forfend have positive or permissive meanings. Allow and permit are complementary antonyms that mean to give permission or authorization, while encourage is a relational antonym that implies giving support or motivation. Use these words in negotiations, positive reinforcement, and legal documents.
