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."

Synonyms of permitted

Words with a similar meaning to permitted:

• allowed
• authorized
• sanctioned
• countenanced

Antonyms of permitted

Words with the opposite meaning to permitted:

• forbidden
• prohibited
• disallowed

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