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

The shifts, noted the release, will allow for the addition of more than 20 spaces for new vendors. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Following one gathering with community members, North Carolina Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson said the project’s funding model allows for up to $300 million in community investments. — Dj Simmons august 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

In order for this to occur, the brain relies heavily on protein, iron, zinc, vitamins and fiber to allow for brain cells and connections to form. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

The elastic waistband is stretchy rather than constricting, and the swishy material allows for plenty of airflow. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

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