allow for

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

According to her, this structure allows for a more nuanced understanding of compatibility, incorporating factors that may not be easily captured through standardized inputs. —Miami Herald, 6 May 2026

Tickets allow for a timed entry to the museum. —Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026

Brembo says this allows for a more enjoyable experience, and better performance across a range of road conditions. —Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 May 2026

Connecting to command-and-control networks allows for remote coordination during complex missions. —Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026

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