let

(verbs)

Found 10 stronger alternatives to upgrade your writing.

allow

Give permission (everyday)

T1

Nuance: Permission

Most common replacement for let.

Boring

My mom let me go to the park.

Better

My mom allowed me to go to the park.

permit

Formal permission (rules/law)

T2

Nuance: Official permission

Formal; often used in rules and signs.

Boring

The sign lets students enter at noon.

Better

The sign permits students to enter at noon.

enable

Make possible (tools/systems)

T2

Nuance: Provides ability

Use when something makes it possible.

Boring

This app lets you track your sleep.

Better

This app enables you to track your sleep.

authorize

Give official approval

T2

Nuance: Approved officially

Business word; official permission.

Boring

The manager let the refund go through.

Better

The manager authorized the refund.

grant

Give something requested (wishes/requests)

T2

Nuance: Permission given

Use for requests being approved.

Boring

The teacher let us have extra time.

Better

The teacher granted us extra time.

consent

Agree to something (formal)

T2

Nuance: Agreed

Formal; often medical or legal.

Boring

He let the doctors perform the surgery.

Better

He consented to the surgery.

tolerate

Allow something you dislike

T2

Nuance: Put up with

Means allow to continue even if you dislike it.

Boring

I will not let bullying continue.

Better

I will not tolerate bullying.

release

Set free / let go

T2

Nuance: Freed

Use for freeing or letting go.

Boring

The rescue team let the bird go.

Better

The rescue team released the bird.

admit

Allow to enter

T2

Nuance: Allowed in

Used for entry to places.

Boring

The usher let one person in at a time.

Better

The usher admitted one person at a time.

empower

Give power/permission to act

T3

Nuance: Gave authority

Often positive; leadership tone.

Boring

The teacher let students lead.

Better

The teacher empowered students to lead.