permit vs let

permit and let both are nouns.

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

As verbs, permit and let are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of permit include allow, countenance.

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

permit: allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
let: consent to, give permission; permit

Other hypernyms of permit include allow, countenance, permit.

As verbs, permit and let are synonyms defined as:

permit and let: make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

Other synonyms of permit include allow.

permit (noun)	let (noun)
the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization	a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
a legal document giving official permission to do something

permit (verb)	let (verb)
consent to, give permission; permit	leave unchanged
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting	cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen	actively cause something to happen
	consent to, give permission; permit
	grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
	make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen