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let vs give

give vs let

let and give both are nouns.

let and give both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
let Yes No Yes No
give Yes No Yes No
As verbs, give is a hyponym of let; that is, give is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than let:
  • let: consent to, give permission; permit
  • give: allow to have or take
As verbs, give is a hypernym of let; that is, give is a word with a broader meaning than let:
  • let: grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
  • give: transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
let (noun) give (noun)
a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
let (verb) give (verb)
leave unchanged proffer (a body part)
cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
actively cause something to happen occur
consent to, give permission; permit estimate the duration or outcome of something
grant use or occupation of under a term of contract dedicate
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
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
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