v. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: TAKE 10, receive, take in
Related Words: allow, permit, suffer; entertain, harbor, house, lodge, shelter
Contrasted Words: debar, exclude, shut out; bar, block, hinder, obstruct
Antonyms: eject, expel
2
Synonyms: ACKNOWLEDGE 1, allow, avow, concede, confess, fess (up), grant, let on, own, own up
Related Words: acquiesce, agree, assent, subscribe
Antonyms: gainsay
3
Synonyms: ENTER 2, introduce
Related Words: induct, initiate, install; insert, interject, interpose
Contrasted Words: debar, shut out; eject, expel, oust
Antonyms: exclude
4
Synonyms: ACKNOWLEDGE 2, agree, recognize