let

1 of 2verb

/lɛt/

Forms:lets,letting,let,let

1

to allow something to happen or someone to do something

A1

Don't let the rainy weather ruin your mood.
I will let you borrow my book if you promise to return it.
Let the ice cream soften for a few minutes before scooping.
Please let me finish my sentence before interrupting.
The teacher let the students leave early due to the snowstorm.

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2

to allow someone to use one's property in exchange for an amount paid regularly

He let his spare room to a student.
I'm letting my apartment to a new tenant.
She's looking for someone to let her garage to.
We let out our basement apartment to a couple.

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3

used to politely make or respond to suggestions, or give instructions or remarks

Let me introduce you to my colleagues.
Let's chat over coffee.
Let's make a toast to our success.
Now, let's not exaggerate the situation.
Okay, let's get started.

4

used for politely offering help to someone

'Here, let me grab that for you,' said Jane.
'Please, let me help you with your bags,' he said, reaching for them.
Let me carry that for you.
Let me help you find what you're looking for.
Let us help you with your luggage.

5

used for expressing that one is not worried or frightened about someone doing a certain thing

If they think they can intimidate us, let them try.
If they want to give up, let them do so.
Let him try, he won't succeed anyway.

6

used for expressing a strong wish for something to take place or be the case

'Oh, please let this work out,' she whispered to herself.
'Please let this be a misunderstanding,' he hoped.
Let her find happiness in her life.
Let us all be healthy and happy.

7

used for expressing that one is assuming something to be the case in order to form a theory or to calculate something

Let A be the area of the square with side length s.
Let H be a hypothesis that we want to test.
Let P and Q be two points on the line L.
Let X be a variable representing the number of hours worked.