S: (v) permit, allow, let, countenance (consent to, give permission) "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"
S: (v) let, allow, permit (make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen) "This permits the water to rush in"; "This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement"; "This will permit the rain to run off"
S: (v) allow, permit, tolerate (allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting) "We don't allow dogs here"; "Children are not permitted beyond this point"; "We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital"