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 karts themselves are also highly customizable, allowing for more powerful boosts, easier handling, and better drifting ability. —Richard Newby, Time, 6 Dec. 2025

TCab says its 800-Volt fast-charging system will juice the E20's batteries up from 20% to 85% in just 20 minutes, allowing for quick turnarounds in between flights. —Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2025

Making a double or triple batch of soup allows for leftovers and future meals. —Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025

The settlement also allows for college programs to pay athletes directly. —Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for allow for

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• blastopore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• herbivore