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   allow

   /əˈlaʊ/

   verb

   • 1. let (someone) have or 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
   • ▪ let (someone) enter a place or go in a particular direction: "the river was patrolled and few people were allowed across"
   • ▪ declare or decide that (an event or activity) is legal or acceptable: "political advertising on television is not allowed"
   • 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: "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 per cent allowing for inflation"
   • ▪ provide or set aside for a particular 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
   • ▪ be of the opinion; assert: 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).

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   What does allow mean in English?

   • The verb allow means to let someone do something. You can allow casually, like when you allow your friend to bite off a few pieces from your candy necklace, or more officially, as when a city government decides to allow dogs to be brought into restaurants.

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   What does allow a claim mean?

   • to allow a claim. to allow an hour for changing trains. Older Use. to say; think. Archaic. to approve; sanction. to permit something to happen or to exist; admit (often followed by of ): a premise that allows of only one conclusion. a premise that allows of only one conclusion. dialect. archaic.

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   What does permit mean?

   • 1. to give permission to or for; permit: to allow a student to be absent; No smoking allowed. 2. to let have; give as one's share: to allow a person $100 for expenses. 3. to permit by neglect or oversight: to allow a door to remain open. 4. to admit; acknowledge; concede: I had to allow that he was right.

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   to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening: [ + to infinitive ] Do you think Dad will allow you to go to Jamie's party? You're not allowed to talk during the exam. Her proposals would allow (= make it possible for) more people to stay in full-time education.

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   Allow definition: to give permission to or for; permit. See examples of ALLOW used in a sentence.

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   The verb allow means to let someone do something. You can allow casually, like when you allow your friend to bite off a few pieces from your candy necklace, or more officially, as when a city government decides to allow dogs to be brought into restaurants.

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   How to use allow in a sentence. permit; to fail to restrain or prevent; to assign as a share or suitable amount (as of time or money)… See the full definition

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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.

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   ALLOW definition: 1. to give someone permission for something: 2. to not prevent something from happening: 3. to…. Learn more.

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   verb. allowed, allowing, allows. To let do or happen; permit. We allow smoking only in restricted areas. American Heritage. To let do, happen, etc.; permit; let. We weren't allowed to go. Webster's New World. To permit the presence of. No pets are allowed inside. American Heritage. To let have. She allowed herself no sweets. Webster's New World.