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allow

verb(al-low)

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

Synonyms: appropriate, earmark, reserve, set aside,

allow

verb(al-low)

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

Synonyms: let, permit,

Examples:

This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement.

allow

verb(al-low)

allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something

Synonyms: take into account,

Examples:

I allow for this possibility.

allow

verb(al-low)

let have

Synonyms: grant,

Antonyms: deny,

Examples:

Mandela was allowed few visitors in prison.

allow

verb(al-low)

allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

Synonyms: permit, tolerate,

Examples:

We don't allow dogs here.

allow

verb(al-low)

consent to, give permission

Synonyms: countenance, let, permit,

Antonyms: disallow,

Examples:

I cannot allow you to see your exam.

allow

verb(al-low)

allow the other (baseball) team to score

Synonyms: give up,

allow

verb(al-low)

afford possibility

Synonyms: admit,

Examples:

This short story allows of several different interpretations.

allow

verb(al-low)

make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain

Synonyms: allow for, leave, provide,

Examples:

The evidence allows only one conclusion.
Allow for mistakes.

allow

verb(al-low)

grant as a discount or in exchange

Examples:

The camera store owner allowed me $50 on my old camera.

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