Sgiovanni Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
Leave vs let/allow
could you explain the difference between leave vs. let/allow
Top answer
"to leave" is "to go away (from)". I left them at the corner and went my own way. I have an appointment so I'll have to leave early.
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"to leave" is "to go away (from)".
I left them at the corner and went my own way.
I have an appointment so I'll have to leave early.
"to let" is "to allow", which is "to permit" as well.
They knocked on the door. I opened it and let them come in.
OR I [allowed / permitted] them to come in.
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I left them at the corner and went my own way.
I have an appointment so I'll have to leave early.
"to let" is "to allow", which is "to permit" as well.
They knocked on the door. I opened it and let them come in.
OR I [allowed / permitted] them to come in.
For more subtleties, [url="
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