Give and Let

Give

Give verb - Allow to have or take.

Usage example: I give you two minutes to respond

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Let and give are semantically related in impart topic. In some cases you can use "Let" instead a verb "Give", when it comes to topics like deliver, offer, enable, inspire.

Nearby Words: giving, given, giver

Let

Let verb - Grant use or occupation of under a term of contract.

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Antonyms for Let

Give and let are semantically related in allow topic. Sometimes you can use "Give" instead a verb "Let", if it concerns topics such as impart, deliver, offer, enable.

Nearby Word: letting

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Common collocations

character	give character	let character
power	give power	let power
life	give life	let life
attack	give attack	let attack
Other words: job, name, chance, time, way, money, bit, powers.

Both words in one sentence

Unfortunately, at no point does the game ever hint (until it's too late) that you even need a jet-pack, let alone the fact that this alien has it, and will only give it to you on his second offer.

Source: Guide Dang It / Adventure
At least giving the item to the guy will make him happy enough to let you pass, or maybe give you that useless puzzle item you need to give to the king of some other country...

Source: Give Me Your Inventory Item
Once you start "trading", he takes everything you offer him and won't let you stop trading until you give him the ipecac.

Source: Video Game / The Amazon Trail

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