verb

• (transitive) To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration
• (transitive) To allow (someone) to enter a profession or to enjoy a privilege; to recognize as qualified for a franchise.
• (transitive or intransitive) To concede as true; to acknowledge or assent to, as an allegation which it is impossible to deny (+ to).
• (transitive) To be capable of; to permit. In this sense, "of" may be used after the verb, or may be omitted.
• (intransitive) To give warrant or allowance, to grant opportunity or permission (+ of).
• (transitive) To allow to enter a hospital or similar facility for treatment.