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
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Appreciated by connoisseurs as a more sophisticated auto-winding construction, the micro-rotor allows for a thinner timepiece — in this case, just 7.8 mm on the wrist.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The bill would have allowed for year-round workers and some migrant workers would be eligible for a three-year visa.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2024
The half-zip design allows for easy layering and temperature control, while the drapey fabric provides a flattering look.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2024
Healing your relationship with abundance allows for growth and self-sufficiency.
—Glamour, 8 Apr. 2024
The Town of Oconomowoc on March 18 discussed passing an ordinance not allowing for the extended hours.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
Harris says Passage, which will be ready by 2026, should allow for more than a million GPUs to run in parallel on the same AI training run.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 4 Apr. 2024
Finally, measuring and monitoring the change closely allows for the inevitable tweaks and pivots that will be required.
—Tim York, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The thick handle and large spout also allow for fast and easy pouring.
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The bill would have allowed for year-round workers and some migrant workers would be eligible for a three-year visa.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2024
The half-zip design allows for easy layering and temperature control, while the drapey fabric provides a flattering look.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2024
Healing your relationship with abundance allows for growth and self-sufficiency.
—Glamour, 8 Apr. 2024
The Town of Oconomowoc on March 18 discussed passing an ordinance not allowing for the extended hours.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
Harris says Passage, which will be ready by 2026, should allow for more than a million GPUs to run in parallel on the same AI training run.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 4 Apr. 2024
Finally, measuring and monitoring the change closely allows for the inevitable tweaks and pivots that will be required.
—Tim York, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The thick handle and large spout also allow for fast and easy pouring.
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Allow for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allow%20for. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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