privilege vs let

let vs privilege

privilege and let both are nouns.

privilege and let both are verbs.

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

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

privilege: bestow a privilege upon
let: consent to, give permission; permit

Other hypernyms of privilege include allow, countenance, permit.

privilege (noun)	let (noun)
a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)	a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
(law) the right to refuse to divulge information obtained in a confidential relationship
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

privilege (verb)	let (verb)
bestow a privilege upon	leave unchanged
	cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
	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

Difference between privilege and let

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