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let English

Meaning let meaning

What does let mean?
Definitions in simple English

let Verb

— When you let someone do something, you allow them to do it. I let him come with me. — When you let a building or a space in a building, you rent it. I will let my extra room to him.

let

— verb (= 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 — verb actively cause something to happen I let it be known that I was not interested — verb (= get) 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 — verb (= permit, allow) 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 — verb leave unchanged let it be — noun a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again — verb (= lease) grant use or occupation of under a term of contract I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners

LET

— noun (= Lashkar-e-Toiba) 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 let synonyms

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let English » English

allow permit leave lease rent hire rent out grant may admit release make give countenance leave alone hire out abandon net ball have give permission get forsake authorize accord yield tolerate suffer sanction quit obstacle let go lend farm out discharge deliver consent clear approve afford would that work out work well then vouchsafe utter unlock unhand trim down tenant tenancy

LET English » English

Lashkar-e-Toiba Lashkar-e-Tayyiba Lashkar-e-Taiba Army of the Righteous Army of the Pure

Topics let topics

What do people use let to talk about?
Language and thought Want Ask permission

Give permission
Grammar Semantic constituents related to verbs Moods

Hortative
Daily life Food Eat

Meal
States Time Aspectual time Start something

Beginning
Grammar Semantic constituents related to verbs Tense and aspect

Aspect--dynamic verbs
Grammar Connected with, related Discourse markers

Markers of identificational and explanatory clauses
Grammar Connected with, related Discourse markers

Hesitation fillers
Person Sense, perceive See

Show, let someone see
Language and thought Emotion Feel good Happy

Relaxed
Language and thought Emotion Feel bad Sad

Disappointed
Language and thought Communication Say Talk about a subject

Explain
Social behavior Law Punish

Imprison
Social behavior Law Punish

Pardon, release
Physical actions Move Pursue

Set free
States Time Speed

Quick
Universe, creation Water

Water quality
Person Sense, perceive Hear

Sound
Language and thought Soul, spirit Mental state

Ignore
Language and thought Think Remember

Forget
Language and thought Want Influence

Suggest
Language and thought Want

Offer
Language and thought Emotion Feel good Like, love

Enjoy doing something
Language and thought Emotion Feel bad

Angry
Social behavior Behavior Admire someone

Proud
Work and occupation Agriculture Tend a field

Neglect plants
Work and occupation Finance Share wealth

Give, donate
Work and occupation Business organization

Work for someone
Physical actions Move something Move something in a direction

Lower something
Physical actions Move something Handle something

Hold
Grammar Connected with, related Coordinate relations

And, also

Conjugation let conjugation

How do you conjugate let?

let · verb

Examples let examples

How do I use let in a sentence?

Simple sentences

Let's try something.
Let me know if there is anything I can do.
Let me know if I need to make any changes.
Wealth comes to those who make things happen, not to those who let things happen.
Let us go home.
Let sleeping dogs lie.
Let's try again.
Let's get off the bus.
Please let me make it up to you.
I'll let you know when we come to the station.
Well, let's have lunch.
Let's get down to business.
Let the tea draw for ten minutes.
Gasoline became so expensive that we had to let our car go.
Let's consider the worst that could happen.
Let's think about the worst that could happen.
Let us think about the worst that could happen.
Let me alone!
Let's face it, it's impossible. We're never gonna make it.
No, I cannot let you in, there's one person too many.
Hi, I just wanted to let you know that the problem is fixed.
Let's not be in too much of a hurry.

Movie subtitles

Let me use the bathroom.
Bathroom.. Let me use the bathroom!
I won't let your hands touch water.
Let's go, mother.
Let's go. I can't give you my heart, but I can give you food.
Let's go.
We'll be in trouble if the lady comes out. Hurry, let's leave.
Let go of her hand.
You can't let go?
I told you to let go.
Fine. Let's end it today.
Can you both let go of my wrists?
Let it go.
Why did you let them go?
Let's hurry up and get out of here.
Garbage like you should just die where no one can. let's break this up.
At least let me come with you!
Let's figure out a better use for this special zone of yours.
Don't let one escape!
Let's upload the data to the Net.
Let me take notes.
Let's give it a try and start at the beginning.
Let him die, Doc!
Let's leave for Africa, for the Regency of Algiers over which the French flag now flies.
Let's all swear to unite the East's spiritual values with the material ones of the West.
Well, let me take a look at 'em.
Suspended on the spot, get sent home, your parents freak out, and that's why I won't let anybody in my crew touch the stuff.
I'll do it if you let me put my hand in your back pocket for 15 seconds.
I thought about it, I realized that wouldn't really change things. Let's hook back outside.
Let's see what you got.
Let me do the thinking.
You sell peanut butter sandwiches because I let you.
They let other girls play there, but only if they like them. They won't let boys play there, 'cause they think boys are smelly.
Except, they let Danny Steele play there, but that's only because he smells like one of those scented candles.
Why won't you let bud and his friends use the soccer field?
They water balloon bombed us on our own turf, just because we won't let them on our soccer field.
I respectfully ask you one Let us share the soccer pitch. You're never gonna play on our soccer field.

News and current affairs

Let us hope it is a full and fair examination based on the report's findings and recommendations.
Let's be clear: we do need to tackle climate change.
Instead, let's fund the basic research that will make green energy too cheap and easy to resist.
For ideological hawks, compromises are treason: how can you jeopardize the historical patrimony of the Jewish people, let alone God's promise to Abraham?
Let's hope that when the last whistle blows at the final in Berlin on July 9, we Germans retain as much of this positive spirit as possible.
Let's start with the United States.
Why doesn't Israel let us go study?
Let us help make the Arab Spring a true season of hope for all.
Let our common agenda begin.
Let's begin with why the euro needs to fall.
Let's turn back the clock a dozen years.
Let us continue to support these life-saving programs, which uphold the dignity and well-being of all people on the planet.
CAMBRIDGE - When the next full-scale global financial crisis hits, let it not be said that the International Monetary Fund never took a stab at forestalling it.
It would be better to improve financial-market regulation directly and let national tax systems handle banks' income like that of any other industry.
I cannot believe that they will let such an injustice occur.
Let me suggest five steps necessary to begin to bring this about.
If we have learned one thing in the development business, it is that real reform cannot be bought with donors' money, let alone with vague promises of money.
We cannot afford to let this opportunity pass us by.
His careless Palestine policy has left Israel with few friends in the international community, let alone in the Arab Middle East.
Let's hope that when the G-20 leaders meet later this year, they decide to take the problem seriously instead of tabling discussion for a decade or two until the next crisis is upon us.
If monarchs can teach their subjects to do so, then let us give at least one cheer for the remaining kings and queens.
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