let

English

/lɛt/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To allow to, not to prevent + infinitive, but usually without m.
  • (transitive) To leave.
  • (transitive) To allow the release of (a fluid).
  • (transitive) To allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent.
  • (transitive) To give, grant, or assign, as a work, privilege, or contract; often with out.
  • (transitive)
  • (transitive) To cause + bare infinitive.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English leten derived from Old English lǣtan (leave, allow, let go, rent, let, bequeath) derived from Proto-Germanic *lētaną (let, leave alone, leave, allow, leave behind) derived from Proto-Indo-European *leh₁d- (let, leave, let go, leave behind, give out, let out, be tired).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*leh₁d-

Gloss

let, leave, let go, leave behind, give out, let out, be tired

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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