B1
allow vs permit
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| allowverb/əˈlaʊ/ | Meaning to let someone do something; to say that it is not forbidden | Goes with — | Example The school does not allow phones in the classroom. |
| permitverb/pərˈmɪt/ | Meaning to give official permission for something, or for someone to do it | Goes with weather permitting | Example Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the building. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Companies are legally to check your ID.