CEFR B1

permitted

verb

Meaning

Allowed to do something or to happen; having been given official approval.

Examples

Smoking is not permitted inside the building.
Visitors are permitted to take photographs in most areas.

Synonyms: allowed, authorized, sanctioned, countenanced

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permitted (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /pərˈmɪtɪd/

Definition

Allowed to do something or to happen; having been given official approval.

Examples

Smoking is not permitted inside the building.
Visitors are permitted to take photographs in most areas.
He was permitted to leave early due to illness.

How to Use permitted

permit to (prepositional phrase): To allow someone to do something. — "The teacher permitted the student to use a calculator."
be permitted (passive voice): To be allowed to do something. — "Visitors are permitted to take photos in the museum."

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