Please let me help you. (Typically said by someone politely assisting another person, as by opening a door or providing some personal service. In Allow me, the stress is usually on
me
. In Permit me, the stress is usually on
-mit
.) •
Tom and Jane approached the door. “Allow me,” said Tom, grabbing the doorknob.
•
“Permit me,” said Fred, pulling out a gold-plated lighter and lighting Jane's cigarette.