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favor vs permit

permit vs favor

favor and permit both are nouns.

favor and permit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
favor Yes No Yes No
permit Yes No Yes No
As verbs, permit is a hypernym of favor; that is, permit is a word with a broader meaning than favor:
  • favor: bestow a privilege upon
  • permit: consent to, give permission; permit
Other hypernyms of favor include allow, countenance, let.
favor (noun) permit (noun)
an act of gracious kindness the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
an advantage to the benefit of someone or something a legal document giving official permission to do something
an inclination to approve
a feeling of favorable regard
favor (verb) permit (verb)
consider as the favorite consent to, give permission; permit
promote over another allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
treat gently or carefully make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
bestow a privilege upon
Difference between favor and permit

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