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

The stadium’s design would allow for future expansion, which Angie Long predicts could happen in the next five to seven years. —Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025

Its compact and lightweight design allows for easy handling and storage. —Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025

This would allow for a more refined surveillance capability that is autonomous, scalable, and data-driven that can quickly detect and aid in countering escalating undersea threats, while at the same time allowing a single human operator to monitor hundreds of gliders. —David Szondy may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2025

Maintain healthy soil to allow for the best water absorption. —Amelia Martin, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025

Rhymes for allow for

• albacore
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