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allow - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
allow
Definition
(verb) make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
Synonyms
:
let
,
permit
Example Sentence
This permits the water to rush in
This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement
This will permit the rain to run off
Definition
(verb) consent to, give permission
Synonyms
:
countenance
,
let
,
permit
Example Sentence
She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
I won't let the police search her basement
I cannot allow you to see your exam
Definition
(verb) let have
Synonyms
:
grant
Example Sentence
grant permission
Mandela was allowed few visitors in prison
Definition
(verb) give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
Synonyms
:
appropriate
,
earmark
,
reserve
,
set aside
Example Sentence
I will earmark this money for your research
She sets aside time for meditation every day
Definition
(verb) make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain
Synonyms
:
allow for
,
leave
,
provide
Example Sentence
This leaves no room for improvement
The evidence allows only one conclusion
allow for mistakes
leave lots of time for the trip
This procedure provides for lots of leeway
Definition
(verb) allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something
Synonyms
:
take into account
Example Sentence
I allow for this possibility
The seamstress planned for 5% shrinkage after the first wash
Definition
(verb) afford possibility
Synonyms
:
admit
Example Sentence
This problem admits of no solution
This short story allows of several different interpretations
Definition
(verb) allow the other (baseball) team to score
Synonyms
:
give up
Example Sentence
give up a run
Definition
(verb) grant as a discount or in exchange
Example Sentence
The camera store owner allowed me $50 on my old camera
Definition
(verb) allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
Synonyms
:
permit
,
tolerate
Example Sentence
We don't allow dogs here
Children are not permitted beyond this point
We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital
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