Let example sentences

Related (12): allow, permit, enable, rent, lease, release, relinquish, prevent, forbid, disallow, withhold, restraint

"Let" Example Sentences

  1. Just let me finish this sentence before you interrupt.
  2. She won't let her kids watch TV on school nights.
  3. They decided to let the apartment for six months while they traveled.
  4. Don't let the fear stop you from trying something new.
  5. He let out a long sigh when he saw the damage.
  6. Can you let me know if you're coming to the party?
  7. I need to let this dough rise for another hour.
  8. She finally let go of the anger she'd been holding onto.
  9. Let's grab coffee after work and catch up properly.
  10. The landlord won't let us paint the walls.
  11. I let my guard down around him, which was probably a mistake.
  12. You have to let people make their own choices, even if you disagree.
  13. Let me help you carry those boxes upstairs.
  14. They're planning to let the house next summer to tourists.
  15. He let slip that he'd already heard the news.
  16. I wish you'd let me explain what actually happened.
  17. Don't let this opportunity pass you by.
  18. She let her subscription lapse because she wasn't using it anymore.
  19. Let's not make this bigger than it needs to be.
  20. The doctor said to let the wound air out.
  21. I can't believe you let him talk to you like that.
  22. Let me be clear about what I'm asking for here.
  23. They let the contract expire without renewing it.
  24. You need to let yourself rest sometimes.
  25. Let's say hypothetically you won the lottery β€” what would you do?
  26. He let his emotions get the better of him during the meeting.
  27. I'm trying to let go of perfectionism, but it's hard.
  28. She let out a laugh that surprised everyone in the room.
  29. Let me think about it and I'll get back to you.
  30. They won't let anyone leave until the investigation is complete.

Common Phrases

  1. let me know
  2. let go
  3. let alone
  4. let down
  5. let out
  6. let slip
  7. let's
  8. don't let
  9. let someone down
  10. let off steam
  11. let up
  12. let in on
  13. let loose

Examples by Level

A1
  1. Let me help you.
  2. Don't let the dog out.
A2
  1. She won't let her son stay up late on school nights.
  2. Let's go to the park tomorrow if the weather is nice.
B1
  1. I need to let you know that I won't be able to make the meeting.
  2. He finally let go of his resentment after years of holding onto it.
B2
  1. The company decided to let their warehouse space to a startup for a reduced rate.
  2. She let her frustration show, which was uncharacteristic of her usual composure.
C1
  1. What we often fail to recognize is that we must let ourselves be vulnerable in order to truly connect with others.
  2. The artist deliberately let ambiguity permeate the work, inviting viewers to construct their own meaning.
C2
  1. There exists a peculiar kind of wisdom in knowing when to let go β€” not from weakness, but from understanding that some things were never meant to be held.
  2. He had long since let the pretense of certainty fall away, embracing instead the more honest terrain of doubt and inquiry.

Examples by Scenario

🏠 Everyday Life
  1. My neighbor won't let her kids play outside after dark, which seems strict but I get it.
  2. I let the laundry pile up for two weeks and now I'm paying the price.
πŸ’Ό Workplace
  1. The manager said she'd let us leave early if we finished the project by Friday.
  2. He let his frustration show during the presentation, which made everyone uncomfortable.
πŸ“Š Business
  1. We're planning to let the retail space to a new boutique next quarter.
  2. The board decided to let the underperforming division go rather than continue investing.
πŸ›’ Buying / Shopping
  1. The store won't let you return items without a receipt, even if you have the card.
  2. I let my gym membership lapse because I wasn't going anymore.
✈️ Travel
  1. The hotel let us check in early, which was a lifesaver after our long flight.
  2. They won't let you bring more than one carry-on bag on this airline.
πŸ“š Education
  1. The teacher let the class out five minutes early so they could get to lunch.
  2. My professor won't let us use our phones during exams, obviously.
❀️ Relationships
  1. I finally let him know how much his betrayal hurt me.
  2. She let her walls down around him in a way she hadn't with anyone else.
πŸ“° News / Politics
  1. The government won't let journalists access the documents without a court order.
  2. The scandal let loose a wave of investigations into other officials.
πŸ’» Technology
  1. The app won't let you proceed without accepting the privacy policy.
  2. They let the old software version become obsolete last month.
πŸ“ Formal Writing
  1. The regulations permit municipalities to let residential properties to tenants under specified conditions.
  2. The study found that participants who let themselves experience the full range of emotions showed better long-term outcomes.

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