3.3.4 Ask permission

Use this domain for words related to asking permission to do something. This domain is part of a scenario: You have authority over me. I want to do something. I ask you for permission to do it. You give permission or refuse permission. I obey you or disobey you.

  • What words refer to asking permission to do something?
    ask, ask someone's permission
  • What words do people use when they are asking permission to do something?
    can I, may I, do you mind if, would you mind if, is it all right if,

    • 3.3.4.1 Give permission

    Use this domain for words related to giving someone permission to do something. This domain is about a scenario: You have authority over me. I want to do something. I ask you for permission to do it. You give permission or refuse permission.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    37C Exercise Authority
  • What words refer to giving someone permission to do something?
    give permission, agree to, allow, authorize, consent to, give your consent, grant permission, let, permit, say someone can do something, not stand in someone's way, sanction, suffer, give someone the go-ahead, okay something, give someone the green light, give leave,
  • What words do people use when they give someone permission?
    go ahead, be my guest, feel free, help yourself,
  • What words refer to being allowed to do something?
    get permission, can, be allowed, be free to do something, may,
  • What words refer to allowing something to happen by not making any effort to prevent it?
    let, allow, not stand in someone's way, unchecked,
  • What words refer to allowing someone to do whatever they want?
    give someone complete freedom, give someone a free hand, give someone carte blanche, give someone the run of,
  • What words refer to permission to do something?
    permission, authorization, consent, clearance, someone's say-so, license, green light, the okay, the go-ahead,
  • What words refer to an official document that gives someone permission to do something?
    permit, license, warrant,
  • What words refer to giving someone permission to do something that is not usually allowed?
    bend the rules, make an exception, concession, excuse, exempt, waive,
  • What words describe something that people are allowed to do?
    be allowed, allowable, permissible, acceptable,

    • 3.3.4.2 Refuse permission

    Use this domain for words related to refusing to permit someone to do something.

  • What words refer to refusing to give someone permission to do something?
    refuse permission, deny permission, forbid, prohibit,

    • 3.3.4.3 Exempt

    Use this domain for words related to being exempt from a law or obligation.

  • What words refer to being exempt from a law or obligation?
    exempt, free, not bound by, not answerable to, immune from prosecution, privileged, excused

    • 3.3.4.4 Prevent

    Use this domain for words related to preventing someone from doing something.

    Related domains: 
    7.2.6.2 Prevent from moving
  • What words refer to preventing someone from doing something.
    prevent someone from, keep someone from, avert, avoid, check, frustrate, nip in the bud, obviate, pre-empt, pre-emption, prevention, prohibit, stave off, stop, stopping, constrain, impose, hinder, impede, limit, overcome, prevail,
  • What words refer to something that prevents someone from doing something?
    check, constraint, impediment, limitation, restriction,

    • 3.3.4.5 Free to do what you want

    Use this domain for words related to freedom--when you can do the things that you want to do.

    Related domains: 
    4.4.4.6 Free from bondage
    7.2.6.4 Set free
    Louw Nida Codes: 
    37J Release, Set Free
  • What words refer to being free to do something?
    free, freely, be at liberty to do something
  • What words describe a person who is free?
    free, freedman, liberated, freeborn, freeman
  • What words describe an activity that is free?
    free, open, open-ended, unrestricted
  • What words refer to the state or right to be free?
    freedom, liberty, autonomy, latitude, license, scope,
  • What words refer to becoming free?
    gain your freedom, gain your liberty, win your freedom
  • What words refer to freeing someone?
    free someone, set free, liberate, emancipate