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 let let /ˈlɛt/

noun

  1. A serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again  ( let , net ball )
    a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again

verb

  1. () Make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen  ( permit , allow , let )
    make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
     This permits the water to rush in
    This permits the water to rush in
     This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement
    This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement
     This will permit the rain to run off
    This will permit the rain to run off
  2. () Actively cause something to happen  ( let )
    actively cause something to happen
     I let it be known that I was not interested
    I let it be known that I was not interested
  3. () Cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition  ( let , have , get )
    cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
     He got his squad on the ball
    He got his squad on the ball
     This let me in for a big surprise
    This let me in for a big surprise
     He got a girl into trouble
    He got a girl into trouble
  4. () Consent to, give permission  ( countenance , let , allow , permit )
    consent to, give permission
     She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
    She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
     I won't let the police search her basement
    I won't let the police search her basement
     I cannot allow you to see your exam
    I cannot allow you to see your exam
  5. () Leave unchanged  ( let )
    leave unchanged
     Let it be
    let it be
  6. Grant use or occupation of under a term of contract  ( lease , let , rent )
    grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
     I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners
    I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners

 LET

    noun

    1. A brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India  ( Army of the Pure , Army of the Righteous , Lashkar-e-Taiba , Lashkar-e-Tayyiba , Lashkar-e-Toiba , LET )
      a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India
       Lashkar-e-Toiba has committed mass murders of civilian Hindus
      Lashkar-e-Toiba has committed mass murders of civilian Hindus