Definitions and Examples of allow, permit, authorize
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 students to use calculators during the exam.
To give official authorization or approval for something to happen or be done.
Example
The city council will permit the construction of a new shopping mall.
To give official permission or power to do something.
Example
The bank manager will authorize the release of funds to the account holder.
Key Differences: allow vs permit vs authorize
- 1Allow is a general term that means to give permission for something to happen or be done.
- 2Permit is a more formal term that implies official authorization or approval.
- 3Authorize is an even more formal term that implies giving official permission or power to do something.
Effective Usage of allow, permit, authorize
- 1Legal Documents: Use permit or authorize in legal documents to indicate official approval or permission.
- 2Everyday Conversations: Use allow in everyday conversations to indicate permission.
- 3Business Transactions: Use authorize in business transactions to indicate official permission or power.
Remember this!
The antonyms of prohibit are allow, permit, and authorize. These words convey the opposite meaning of prohibit, which means to forbid or prevent something from happening. Use allow for general permission, permit for official authorization, and authorize for official permission or power.
