allow for

phrasal verb

allowed for; allowing for; allows for

1

: to think about or plan for (something that will or might happen in the future)

When purchasing property, the company should allow for possible future growth/expansion.

2

: to consider (something) when one makes a calculation

The total distance, allowing for detours, is about 10 miles.

If you allow for inflation, he's actually earning less money now than he was 10 years ago.

3

: to make (something) possible

The design of the system allows for easy upgrades.

Examples of allow for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The lightweight, foamy midsole helps protect against heavy impacts when landing, which in turn protects joints and allows for longer runs. —Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025

This allows for plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), mild hybrids, range extenders, and internal combustion engine vehicles to remain viable beyond that year. —Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2025

All of this allows for improved safety when online and Surfshark will alert you and cover you, should something go wrong. —Alexander Cox, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025

Her reign, which appears to be never-ending, does not allow for a new song to take over the coveted top spot. —Taylor Crumpton, Time, 19 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for allow for

• albacore
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• herbivore