Meaning & Definition of Let in English
English⟶
Let
/lɛt/
noun
1. 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"
synonym:
- Lashkar-e-Taiba,
- Lashkar-e-Toiba,
- Lashkar-e-Tayyiba,
- LET,
- Army of the Pure,
- Army of the Righteous
2. A serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court
- The ball must be served again
synonym:
- let,
- net ball
verb
1. 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"
synonym:
- let,
- allow,
- permit
2. Actively cause something to happen
- "I let it be known that i was not interested"
synonym:
- let
3. 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"
synonym:
- permit,
- allow,
- let,
- countenance
4. 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"
synonym:
- get,
- let,
- have
5. Leave unchanged
- "Let it be"
synonym:
- let
6. Grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
- "I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners"
synonym:
- lease,
- let,
- rent
Examples of using
Don't let Tom run away.
Don't let your imagination run away with you.
Let me add a few words before you seal the letter.