Allow

Permit

Synonyms: Permit, authorize, give authorization to, sanction, grant someone the right, empower, entitle, consent to, give one's consent/assent to, give someone/something the nod, agree to, approve of, countenance, brook, legalize, legitimate, give the thumbs up to, give the OK to, say the word, let, give someone permission to, give leave to, grant, license, enable, qualify, assent to, give one's blessing to, acquiesce in, accede to, tolerate, suffer, admit of, legitimatize, give the go-ahead to, OK, and give the green light to.

Admit

Synonyms: Admit, recognize, accept, grant, confess, acknowledge, agree, concede, own, and accede.

Example Sentences

Please allow me to help.

They allow students to retake.

Parents should allow children freedom.

The rules allow for exceptions.