Let - translation, pronunciation and examples
let
allowed someone to do something
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When to use let
The teacher let us leave early.
She let her brother borrow the car.
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same word as the headword; no difference
more general than let; often used in rules, plans, or permission
more formal than let; often used in notices, rules, and official speech
means allow someone to enter a place, not give general permission
usually means release something or someone; not the same as giving permission
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let synonyms
What's the difference between let / allow / permit / let in / let go / authorize
same word as the headword; no difference
Let her come with us.
Позволь ей пойти с нами.
My parents allow me to stay out late.
Родители разрешают мне гулять допоздна.
Pets are not permitted in the building.
Домашним животным не разрешается находиться в здании.
means allow someone to enter a place, not give general permission
Please let the dog in.
Пожалуйста, впусти собаку.
usually means release something or someone; not the same as giving permission
Let go of my hand.
Отпусти мою руку.
The manager authorized the payment.
Менеджер разрешил платёж.
The court granted him permission to travel.
Суд разрешил ему поехать.
This app enables you to learn faster.
Это приложение позволяет тебе учиться быстрее.
often means give power, authority, or confidence; not just allow
The program empowers students to speak up.
Программа даёт студентам уверенность говорить открыто.
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How to pronounce let and what this word means
let translation: позволил. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce let
/let/
let translation
позволил
let examples
The teacher let us leave early.
let transcription
/let/, /lɛt/
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let meaning: what does it mean?
allowed someone to do something
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let definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The teacher let us leave early. Translation: Учитель позволил нам уйти пораньше.
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