allow

/ɐlˈa‍ʊ/

/əˈɫaʊ/

[verbo]

to allow

[VERBO]

MAIN VERB

permitir

to let someone or something do a particular thing

sinónimos : countenance

let

permit

antónimos : forbid

1.1

permitir

to let someone have a particular thing

sinónimos : grant

antónimos : deny

1.2

permitir

to let a particular thing take place or be done

sinónimos : let

permit

antónimos : prevent

1.3

admitir

to let someone or something enter or exit a particular place or go in a certain direction

sinónimos : permit

tolerate

permitir

to make a specific thing possible, particularly something useful or helpful

sinónimos : allow for

leave

provide

2.1

reservar

to make sure one has a sufficient amount of something such as time, food, money, etc. available for a specific purpose

sinónimos : appropriate

earmark

reserve

set aside

reconocer

to acknowledge or accept the truth, validity, or correctness of something

sinónimos : take into account

Ejemplos

1. A ramp allows easy access for wheelchairs.

2. The digital camera allows instant preview of the photos.

3. The judge allowed my claim.

4. The remote control for the garage door opener allows easy access to the house.

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