give vs let

give and let both are nouns.

give and let both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
give	Yes	No	Yes	No
let	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, let is a hypernym of give; that is, let is a word with a broader meaning than give:

give: allow to have or take
let: consent to, give permission; permit

Other hypernyms of give include allow, countenance, permit.

As verbs, let is a hyponym of give; that is, let is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than give:

give: transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
let: grant use or occupation of under a term of contract

Other hyponyms of give include cater, ply, provide, supply, cough up, pony up, spit up, lease, rent, support, pay, accord, allot, grant, allow, grant, present, submit, bestow, heap, administer, allot, deal, deal out, dish out, dispense, distribute, dole out, lot, mete out, parcel out, shell out, offer, proffer, chip in, contribute, give, kick in, render, return, bank, deposit, cede, concede, grant, yield, lend, loan, furnish, offer, provide, render, supply, repay, requite, dispense with, give up, part with, spare, vest, enfeoff.

give (noun)	let (noun)
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length	a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again

give (verb)	let (verb)
proffer (a body part)	leave unchanged
consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man	cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
occur	actively cause something to happen
estimate the duration or outcome of something	consent to, give permission; permit
dedicate	grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture	make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
bestow
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
allow to have or take
manifest or show
guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
inflict as a punishment
accord by verdict
submit for consideration, judgment, or use
offer in good faith
give food to
propose
be flexible under stress of physical force
give or supply
bring about
organize or be responsible for
cause to happen or be responsible for
perform for an audience
present to view
move in order to make room for someone for something
break down, literally or metaphorically
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
give as a present; make a gift of
leave with; give temporarily
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
be the cause or source of
place into the hands or custody of
convey or reveal information
contribute to some cause
transmit (knowledge or skills)
endure the loss of
bestow, especially officially
deliver in exchange or recompense
give (as medicine)
give or convey physically
afford access to
emit or utter
execute and deliver

give vs let

give and let both are nouns.

give and let both are verbs.

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