Scrabble & Words with friends points
- permits is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
- permits is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
- permits is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13
Definition of permits
- make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen (verb)
Examples
- This permits the water to rush in
- This will permit the rain to run off
Synonyms
- allow
- let
- allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting (verb)
Examples
- Children are not permitted beyond this point
Synonyms
- allow
- tolerate
- consent to, give permission (verb)
Examples
- She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
Synonyms
- allow
- countenance
- let
- the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization (noun)
Synonyms
- license
- permission
- large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies (noun)
Synonyms
- trachinotus falcatus
- a legal document giving official permission to do something (noun)
Synonyms
- licence
- license
See definition of permits in Merriam Webster