let

/lˈɛt/

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Noun
a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India; "Lashkar-e-Toiba has committed mass murders of civilian Hindus"
Noun
a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver''s court; the ball must be served again
Verb
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen; "This permits the water to rush in"; "This sealed door won''t allow the water come into the basement"; "This will permit the rain to run off"
Verb
actively cause something to happen; "I let it be known that I was not interested"
Verb
consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won''t let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"
Verb
cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition; "He got his squad on the ball"; "This let me in for a big surprise"; "He got a girl into trouble"
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leave unchanged; "let it be"
Verb
grant use or occupation of under a term of contract; "I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners"
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