let

Speech parts

1. let - Noun

2. let - Verb

Meaning

To retard; to hinder; to impede; to oppose.

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.

of Let

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.

To forbear.

To be let or leased; as, the farm lets for $500 a year. See note under Let, v. t.

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She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband Source: Internet

I won't let the police search her basement Source: Internet

I cannot allow you to see your exam Source: Internet

This permits the water to rush in Source: Internet

This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement Source: Internet

This will permit the rain to run off Source: Internet

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