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

Late last month, President Donald Trump spoke with Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum and agreed to put off threatened 30% tariffs for another 90 days to allow for negotiations. —Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2025

Hunter Henry’s imminent return to the field should finally allow for a decent look at the Patriots’ two-tight end package, a potentially large chapter of their playbook. —Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025

In recent years, as the university has expanded its footprint, the West Berry commercial corridor has exploded in popularity, and zoning changes have allowed for more multi-resident dwellings. —Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2025

Some backlighting allows for fun color customization. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for allow for

• albacore
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• commodore
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• herbivore