the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
formal and explicit approval "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"
the appearance conveyed by a person's face "a pleasant countenance" "a stern visage"
Verb
consent to, give permission "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband" "I won't let the police search her basement" "I cannot allow you to see your exam"