When we give someone permission to do something, we use “LET.”

🔸 Structure

Let + object + base verb (without ‘to’)

Here, the action that follows “let” always comes in its base form (like go, do, come) — we do not use “to.”

🔸 Examples

Let me help you.
→ Allow me to help you.

Let him speak.
→ Allow him to speak.

Please let her go.
→ Kindly allow her to leave.

Let’s start the meeting.
→ Let us begin the meeting.

Don’t let the children play outside after dark.
→ Do not allow the children to play outside after it gets dark.

🧠 Special Uses of “LET”

1. To Give Permission

Let me try. → Allow me to try.
Let him answer. → Allow him to answer.

2. For Suggestions or Proposals

Let’s go to the park. → Let us go to the park.
Let us discuss this later. → We should discuss this later.

3. In Commands or Requests

Let the food cool down. → Allow the food to cool down.
Let them finish their work. → Allow them to complete their work.

❌ “LET + to verb” is Incorrect

❌ Wrong: Let him to go.
✅ Correct: Let him go.

✅ Some More Examples

Let’s be friends forever. → Let us remain friends forever.
Don’t let anyone stop you. → Do not allow anyone to stop you.
Let the sun shine bright. → Allow the sun to shine brightly.

✍️ Conclusion

The word “LET” is very common and useful in English.
It helps us give permission, make requests, or give suggestions smoothly.
Always remember — after “LET”, we use the base verb, not “to + verb.”
Also, “Let’s” means “Let us”, which is used to encourage or suggest doing something together.