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

During my stay, high tide aligned with early morning and sunset, allowing for serene quiet moments out on the cove with nobody else around. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

The format allows for spontaneous collaborations, with musicians building on one another’s ideas rather than following a predetermined concert program. — Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

The large trunk should allow for a group of four to head out for a nice weekend away. — Roberto Baldwin, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026

While fashion brands have historically shot and spent money on a limited set of imagery for their e-commerce platforms, generative AI allows for the adaptation of content for every country and its own individual consumer niches. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

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