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permite
[pɛɾ'mitɨ (European) / peɾ'miti (Brazilian)]
verb
allows, permits, enables
1.
to give permission or consent for something to happen
The law permits driving at age 18.
A lei permite dirigir aos 18 anos.
2.
to make something possible or provide the opportunity
This technology permits faster communication.
Esta tecnologia permite uma comunicação mais rápida.
3.
to tolerate or accept
I don't permit such behavior in my home.
Não permito tal comportamento na minha casa.
Synonyms
autoriza
consente
faculta
tolera
possibilita
Antonyms
proíbe
nega
impede
obstrui
veda
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
permite
standard usage across all regions
Portugal
permite
identical usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
permite-se
se me permite
se permite a liberdade de
na medida que permite
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