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   Al·low

   /əˈlou/

   

   verb

   • 1. give (someone) permission to do something: "the dissident was allowed to leave the country" Similar permitletauthorizegive someone permission togive authorization togive leave tosanctiongrantgrant someone the rightlicenseempowerenableentitlequalifyconsent toassent togive one's consent/assent togive one's blessing togive someone/something the nodacquiesce inagree toaccede toapprove oftoleratecountenancesufferbrookadmit oflegalizelegitimatizelegitimateinformal:give the go-ahead togive the thumbs up toOKgive the OK togive the green light tosay the wordOpposite preventforbid
   • ▪ permit (someone) to have (something): "he was allowed his first sip of Scotch and soda"
   • ▪ permit (someone) to enter a place or go in a particular direction: "the river was patrolled and few people were allowed across"
   • ▪ admit (an event or activity) as legal or acceptable: "a plan to allow Sunday shopping"
   • 2. give the necessary time or opportunity for: "they agreed to a ceasefire to allow talks with the government"
   • ▪ make provision or provide scope for (something): "the house was demolished to allow for road widening" Similar provide forplan formake plans forget ready forcater fortake into considerationtake into accountmake provision formake preparations forprepare foraccommodatemake allowances formake concessions forarrange forbargain forreckon withOpposite discount
   • ▪ take (something) into consideration when making plans or calculations: "income rose by 11 percent allowing for inflation"
   • ▪ provide or set aside (a specified amount of something) for a specific purpose: "allow an hour or so for driving" Similar set asideallocateallotearmarkdesignatesparedevotegiveaffordapportionassign
   • 3. admit the truth of; concede: "he allowed that the penalty appeared too harsh for the crime" Similar admitacknowledgerecognizeagreeacceptconcedegrantownconfessaccedeOpposite deny
   • ▪ assert; be of the opinion: informal, dialect North American, British "Lincoln allowed that he himself could never support the man"

   Word Origin Middle English (originally in the senses ‘commend, sanction’ and ‘assign as a right’): from Old French alouer, from Latin allaudare ‘to praise’, reinforced by medieval Latin allocare ‘to place’ (see allocate).

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English al‧low /əˈlaʊ/ S1 W1 verb [ transitive] 1 can do something to let someone do or have something, or let something happen SYN permit allow somebody to do something My parents wouldn’t allow me to go to the party. Students are not allowed to eat in class. something is allowed (=something is ...

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   Definition of allow verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. To let do or happen; permit: We allow smoking only in restricted areas. 2. To permit the presence of: No pets are allowed inside. 3. To permit to have: allow oneself a little treat. 4. To make provision for; assign: The schedule allows time for a coffee break. 5. To plan for in case of need: allow two inches in the fabric for shrinkage. 6.

5. en.bab.la › dictionary › englishALLOW - Definition in English - bab.la

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   UK /əˈlaʊ/ verb (with object) 1. let (someone) have or do something (with object and infinitive) the dissident was allowed to leave the country (with two objects) she was allowed a higher profile (with object and adverbial of direction) let (someone) enter a place or go in a particular direction the river was patrolled and few people were allo...

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   al·low. pronunciation: laU. phrases: allow for. features: Word Combinations ( verb ), Grammatical Patterns. The meaning of allow. Definition of allow. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-american-english › allowALLOW | English meaning - Cambridge Essential American

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   verb. us / əˈlɑʊ/ Add to word list. B1. to say that someone can do something: They didn’t allow me to finish what I was doing. Smoking is not allowed in the restaurant. You’re not allowed to walk on the grass here. (Definition of allow from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of allow.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › allowALLOW - 26 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   verb. These are words and phrases related to allow. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of allow. My salary doesn't allow me to live extravagantly. The teacher allowed us to leave school early. Synonyms. permit. let. give permission to. give leave to. authorize. concede to.