let meaning

UK /lɛt/ US /lɛt/ 1 syllable

let (verb): make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen.

let has 8 meanings in this dictionary, as verb and noun.

let as a verb

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
Synonyms: allow, permit
Opposite: prevent
Kinds: pass
actively cause something to happen
- I let it be known that I was not interested
Type of: induce
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
Synonyms: permit, allow, countenance
Type of: accept
Kinds: digest, furlough, give, allow, authorize, admit, privilege, legalize, trust
cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
- He got his squad on the ball
- This let me in for a big surprise
- He got a girl into trouble
Synonyms: get, have
Type of: make
leave unchanged
- let it be
Type of: leave
grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
- I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners
Synonyms: lease, rent
Type of: give
Kinds: sublet
Related forms: letter, lessor

a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India
- Lashkar-e-Toiba has committed mass murders of civilian Hindus
Synonyms: Lashkar-e-Taiba, Lashkar-e-Toiba, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, Army of the Pure, Army of the Righteous
Type of: terrorist organization
a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
Synonyms: net ball
Type of: serve

let is pronounced /lɛt/ in British English and /lɛt/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

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