Question

The guard told us he would permit us to look around for an extra hour.

Select the definition of the word permit as it is used in the sentence.

1: A pass that gives permission
2: An official type of document
3: To allow or give permission
4: To forbid to do something

Answer 1

Answer:

3:To allow or give permission

Answer 2

Answer:

The word permit here refers to the meaning given in 3rd option, I.e, to allow or give permission.