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,