ceadaigh, v.t. & i. 1. Permit, allow. Rud a cheadú do dhuine, to allow s.o. (to do) sth. Cheadaigh sé an gníomh, he countenanced the deed. Ceadaíodh an deontas, the grant was sanctioned. Cheadaigh siad dom imeacht, they gave me leave to go. Ní cheadóinn a leithéid, I would not approve of such a thing. Ní cheadóinn ar rud ar bith é, I would not wish it for anything. 2. Ask permission; consult. Cheadaigh sé liom é, he consulted me about it. Ach nár cheadaigh tú mé, but that you did not consult me. 3. Lit: Depart.