Analogy Explanation

The question presents an analogy based on word meaning. We need to find the word that has the same relationship with 'Permit' as 'Relax' has with 'Enforce'. The relationship is one of opposites (antonyms).

Analyzing the Relationship: Enforce vs. Relax

The second pair provided is 'Enforce' and 'Relax'.

• Enforce means to compel observance of or compliance with (a law, rule, or obligation).
• Relax means to make less strict or tight; to become less tense or anxious.

In the context of rules or control, 'Enforce' and 'Relax' are antonyms. Enforcing something means making it strict or mandatory, while relaxing it means making it less strict.

Finding the Antonym for Permit

We apply the same antonym relationship to the first pair: 'Permit : __________'.

• Permit means to give authorization or consent to (someone) to do something; to allow.

We need to find the word from the options that means the opposite of 'Permit' (allowing).

Evaluating the Options

1. Allow: This is a synonym of 'Permit', not an antonym.
2. Forbid: This means to refuse to allow; prohibit. This is the direct antonym of 'Permit'.
3. License: This is a type of permission, often formal, but not the opposite.
4. Reinforce: This means to strengthen or support, which is unrelated to 'Permit' or its antonym.

Therefore, the word that best completes the analogy by being the opposite of 'Permit' is 'Forbid'.

Conclusion

The completed analogy is: Permit : Forbid :: Enforce : Relax.