let
word
/ˈɫɛt/
LET
/lˈɛt/
LET
Definition
To allow someone to do something or to allow something to happen. It can also mean to rent out a property.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal English. Often seen in phrases like 'let someone know' (tell). Can also be used to express requests or permissions, e.g., 'Let me help you.' Avoid confusion with 'leave' which means to go away.
Spanish: dejar - permitirPortuguese (BR): deixar - permitirPortuguese (PT): deixar - permitirChinese (Simplified): 让 - 允许Chinese (Traditional): 讓 - 允許Hindi: देना - अनुमति देनाArabic: دع - سمحBengali: অনুমতি দেওয়া - ভাড়া দেওয়াRussian: позволять - сдавать (недвижимость)Japanese: させる - 貸す（不動産）Vietnamese: cho phép - cho thuê (nhà, đất)Korean: 허락하다 - 임대하다Turkish: izin vermek - kiraya vermekUrdu: اجازت دینا -کرایہ پر دیناIndonesian: mengizinkan - menyewakan
Example Sentences
Let him speak first.
basic
Please let me go to the party.
basic
We let our house during the summer.
basic
Let me know if you need any help.
natural
We couldn't let the opportunity slip away.
natural
The landlord decided to let the apartment furnished.
natural