permit
verb (used with object)
to allow to do something.
has permitted
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present perfectof permit (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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And it has permitted India especially to repeatedly block the adoption of plurilateral trade agreements into the WTO framework.
From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026
Greater L.A. has permitted 63% fewer housing units this year than greater Dallas, despite being home to 58% more people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
Safe Parking LA, which started in 2017 and connects people to secure lots around the region, has permitted more than 2,500 vehicles for safe parking, according to its website.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2025
Lambeth Council has permitted Brockwell Park, near Herne Hill, to host a series of events, such as the Mighty Hoopla, which are expected to attract hundreds of thousands of people.
From BBC ● May 16, 2025
But his affection for me at length overcame his dislike of learning, and he has permitted me to undertake a voyage of discovery to the land of knowledge.”
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
