Cool MateAllow vs Enable vs Facilitate vs Grant vs Let her ask vs Permit
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Allow
Top 1000 (muito comum)A2verb
Enable
Top 1000 (muito comum)B2verb
Facilitate
Top 2000 (comum)C1verb
Grant
FormalTop 2000 (comum)B2verb
Let her ask
Top 2000 (comum)
Permit
Top 2000 (comum)B2verb
Mais formal: Grant
| Allow | Enable | Facilitate | Grant | Let her ask | Permit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈlaʊ/","/əˈlaʊz/","/əˈlaʊd/","/əˈlaʊɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈlaʊ/","/əˈlaʊz/","/əˈlaʊd/","/əˈlaʊɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪˈneɪbl/","/ɪˈneɪblz/","/ɪˈneɪbld/","/ɪˈneɪblɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪˈneɪbl/","/ɪˈneɪblz/","/ɪˈneɪbld/","/ɪˈneɪblɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/","/fəˈsɪlɪteɪts/","/fəˈsɪlɪteɪtɪd/","/fəˈsɪlɪteɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/","/fəˈsɪlɪteɪts/","/fəˈsɪlɪteɪtɪd/","/fəˈsɪlɪteɪtɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ɡrɑːnt/","/ɡrɑːnts/","/ˈɡrɑːntɪd/","/ˈɡrɑːntɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɡrænt/","/ɡrænts/","/ˈɡræntɪd/","/ˈɡræntɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //lɛt hɜːr ɑːsk//🇺🇸 //lɛt hɜr æsk// | 🇬🇧 /["/pəˈmɪt/","/pəˈmɪts/","/pəˈmɪtɪd/","/pəˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pərˈmɪt/","/pərˈmɪts/","/pərˈmɪtɪd/","/pərˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/ |
| Significado | to let someone do something | Tornar algo possível ou fácil de fazer.To make something possible or easy to do. | Tornar um processo mais fácil ou ajudar alguém a fazer algo.To make a process easier or help someone do something. | Dar algo, especialmente de forma oficial.To give something, especially officially. | Allow her to ask something. | Permitir que algo aconteça.To allow something to happen. |
| Exemplo | Please allow me to explain my point of view. | The new software will enable users to perform tasks more efficiently. | The new trade agreement should facilitate more rapid economic growth. | The teacher decided to grant the students extra time for their assignment. | I will let her ask her question now. | The teacher will permit students to leave early if they finish their exams on time. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro | Formal | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 2000 (comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A2 | B2 | C1 | B2 | - | B2 |
| Classe gramatical | verb | verb | verb | verb | verb | |
| Colocações | allow access, allow time, allow someone to do something, allow for mistakes, allow room | enable technology, enable access, enable features, enable growth, enable communication | greatly, further, be designed to, help (to) | expressly, specifically, automatically, agree to, decide to, refuse to, expressly, specifically, automatically, agree to, decide to, refuse to | let someone ask, let her speak, let them inquire, let us know, let you express | legally, generally, normally, refuse to, be designed to, legally, generally, normally, refuse to, be designed to |
| Antônimos | forbid, prohibit, restrict | disable, prohibit | hinder, obstruct, impede | revoke, withhold | - | forbid, prohibit, ban |
| Erros comuns | Using 'allow' without an object (e.g., say 'allow me to help' instead of just 'allow')., Confusing 'allow' with 'let' - 'let' is more informal., Mixing up the structure, such as omitting 'to' before the verb. | Confused with 'enable' vs 'enable to' — remember 'enable' is followed directly by the object., Using 'enabled' incorrectly in present tense — it should match the subject in tense., Mixing up 'enable' and 'allow' — 'enable' implies making possible, while 'allow' means giving permission. | Confused with 'facilitate' and 'facilitator' - remember 'facilitate' is a verb., Using 'facilitate' without an object - always specify what you're making easier., Mispronouncing the word - ensure the emphasis is on the 'cil' part. | Confused with 'granted' which is the past tense., Using 'grant' without an object., Mixing up 'grant' with 'gift', thinking they are interchangeable. | Confusing 'let' with 'make', which implies force instead of permission., Omitting the subject or verb in instruction., Using 'let' with the wrong verb form after the object. | Confused with 'allow' - 'permit' is often more formal., Using 'permit' incorrectly in passive voice without clear subject., Using 'permit' without an object, forgetting what is being permitted. |
| Notas de uso | Use 'allow' in contexts where you are giving permission. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but for severe situations or commands, consider using stronger words like 'permit'. Avoid using it in very casual exchanges. | Use 'habilitar' ao falar sobre tecnologia, permissões ou habilidades. É adequado tanto em contextos escritos quanto falados. Evite usá-lo em conversas muito informais.Use 'enable' when discussing technology, permissions, or abilities. It's suitable in both written and spoken contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations. | Use 'facilitar' em contextos profissionais ou acadêmicos. Soa formal, então evite em conversas casuais. É apropriado ao discutir reuniões, projetos ou ambientes de aprendizado.Use 'facilitate' in professional or academic settings. It sounds formal, so avoid it in casual conversations. It’s appropriate when discussing meetings, projects, or learning environments. | Normalmente usado em contextos formais, como em ambientes legais ou educacionais. Evite em conversas casuais.Typically used in formal contexts such as legal or educational settings. Avoid in casual conversations. | Used to grant permission. It's appropriate in casual conversations but can be used in more formal settings depending on tone. | Use 'permitir' em contextos formais, como situações legais ou oficiais. É menos comum em conversas casuais, onde 'deixar' pode ser mais apropriado.Use 'permit' in formal contexts, such as legal or official situations. It's less common in casual conversation, where 'let' might be more appropriate. |
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Perguntas frequentes: Allow vs Enable vs Facilitate vs Grant vs Let her ask vs Permit
Qual é a diferença entre Allow, Enable, Facilitate, Grant, Let her ask e Permit?
Allow: to let someone do something Enable: To make something possible or easy to do. Facilitate: To make a process easier or help someone do something. Grant: To give something, especially officially. Let her ask: Allow her to ask something. Permit: To allow something to happen.
Qual é mais formal: Allow, Enable, Facilitate, Grant, Let her ask e Permit?
Grant é a mais formal entre elas.
Qual é mais avançada: Allow, Enable, Facilitate, Grant, Let her ask e Permit?
Facilitate é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Allow: Please allow me to explain my point of view. Enable: The new software will enable users to perform tasks more efficiently. Facilitate: The new trade agreement should facilitate more rapid economic growth. Grant: The teacher decided to grant the students extra time for their assignment. Let her ask: I will let her ask her question now. Permit: The teacher will permit students to leave early if they finish their exams on time.
Posso usar Allow, Enable, Facilitate, Grant, Let her ask e Permit de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Allow, Enable, Facilitate, Grant, Let her ask e Permit são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.