allow

/ɐlˈa‍ʊ/

/əˈɫaʊ/

[verb]

to allow

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to let someone or something do a particular thing

synonyms : countenance

let

permit

antonyms : forbid

1.1

to let someone have a particular thing

synonyms : grant

antonyms : deny

1.2

to let a particular thing take place or be done

synonyms : let

permit

antonyms : prevent

1.3

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

synonyms : permit

tolerate

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

synonyms : allow for

leave

provide

2.1

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

synonyms : appropriate

earmark

reserve

set aside

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

synonyms : take into account

Examples

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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