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allows
verb(al-low)
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
Synonyms: appropriate, earmark, reserve, set aside,
allows
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.
allows
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.
allows
verb(al-low)
let have
Synonyms: grant,
Antonyms: deny,
Examples:
Mandela was allowed few visitors in prison.
allows
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.
allows
verb(al-low)
consent to, give permission
Synonyms: countenance, let, permit,
Antonyms: disallow,
Examples:
I cannot allow you to see your exam.
allows
verb(al-low)
allow the other (baseball) team to score
Synonyms: give up,
allows
verb(al-low)
afford possibility
Synonyms: admit,
Examples:
This short story allows of several different interpretations.
allows
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.
allows
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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