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.
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(1) What words refer to giving someone permission to do something?
Example words: 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
John <allowed> us to use his shovel.
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(2) What words do people use when they give someone permission?
Example words: go ahead, be my guest, feel free, help yourself
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(3) What words refer to being allowed to do something?
Example words: get permission, can, be allowed, be free to do something, may
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(4) What words refer to allowing something to happen by not making any effort to prevent it?
Example words: let, allow, not stand in someone's way, unchecked
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(5) What words refer to allowing someone to do whatever they want?
Example words: give someone complete freedom, give someone a free hand, give someone carte blanche, give someone the run of
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(6) What words refer to permission to do something?
Example words: permission, authorization, consent, clearance, someone's say-so, license, green light, the okay, the go-ahead
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(7) What words refer to an official document that gives someone permission to do something?
Example words: permit, license, warrant
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(8) What words refer to giving someone permission to do something that is not usually allowed?
Example words: bend the rules, make an exception, concession, excuse, exempt, waive
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(9) What words describe something that people are allowed to do?
Example words: be allowed, allowable, permissible, acceptable