Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

He wanted to buy some books, but his purse did not permit that.

grant

The correct answer is option 3. grant.

Out of the options, the most appropriate synonym for "permit" in the sentence is Grant

Permit means to allow or give permission for something.

Grant also means to allow or give permission for something, making it the closest synonym in meaning.

Warrant suggests justification or necessity, not necessarily permission.

Patent refers to an exclusive right, not general permission.

Tolerate implies putting up with something, not necessarily allowing it.

Therefore, "grant" best captures the idea that the man's purse didn't allow him the freedom to buy books.