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Latest post Sun, Feb 6 2005 6:09 AM by sgiovanni. 1 replies.
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sgiovanni  +  72407 Sun, 06 Feb 05 06:09 AM
could you explain the difference between leave vs. let/allow
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CalifJim  +  72410 Sun, 06 Feb 05 06:23 AM
"to leave" is "to go away (from)".

I left them at the corner and went my own way.
I have an appointment so I'll have to leave early.

"to let" is "to allow", which is "to permit" as well.

They knocked on the door. I opened it and let them come in.
OR I [allowed / permitted] them to come in.

For more subtleties, try here.

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