1
as in to permit
to give permission for or to approve of
flash photography is not allowed inside the church
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2
as in to let
to give permission to
a boarding school that does not allow students to go on weekend trips without written permission
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as in to tolerate
to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference
only a lazy gardener would allow the weeds to grow that high
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as in to admit
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
I'll allow I probably said more than I should have
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as in to allot
to give as a share or portion
allowed each camper one match to light his fire
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as in to enable
to make able or possible
a patient's canceled appointment allowed the doctor to squeeze in a few extra phone calls
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as in to reflect
to make a statement of one's opinion
he allowed that their new house looked very nice
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as in to think
chiefly Southern & Midland
to have as an opinion
people in these parts allow that everyone is entitled to one mistake in life, even if it's a doozy
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as in to intend
chiefly Southern & Midland
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I allow to go hunting before the season is over
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Recent Examples of allow
Bergert — who allowed one earned run across five innings — earned a no decision.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Houston’s top pitching prospect, Miguel Ullola, has allowed one earned run and struck out 18 across his past 18 innings for Triple-A Sugar Land.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Amazon is eliminating a program that allows members of its Prime subscription program to share free shipping benefits with people outside their household.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
This sharing allows both adults to enjoy ad-free listening on shuffle mode.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Houston’s top pitching prospect, Miguel Ullola, has allowed one earned run and struck out 18 across his past 18 innings for Triple-A Sugar Land.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Amazon is eliminating a program that allows members of its Prime subscription program to share free shipping benefits with people outside their household.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
This sharing allows both adults to enjoy ad-free listening on shuffle mode.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allow
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Unmanned Aerial Systems with thermal imaging and infrared capability are in use and night-capable aircraft are available to support crews overnight if needed and as conditions permit.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But permitting delays and local resistance remain obstacles.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Field believes one of the key intersections between AI and design is that AI tools will help broaden access, letting more people become designers.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
4 Sep. 2025
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Don’t let kids run away from the bear.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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The reward for tolerating winter is spring.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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Any violence committed or even threatened against Raglan James will not be tolerated on this website.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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One Amazon shopper admitted that the affordable piece exceeded their expectations and is versatile enough to pair with almost anything.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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There, the woman said she and her husband were told to stand in a hallway after they were admitted.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Jessi wasn’t allowed to close the door of the bathroom and was allotted seven minutes to shower.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Sources told the Los Angeles Times that the CHP has been allotted to cover her.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Aug. 2025
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Though the bill is yet to be finalized, the orbital station is cast as the linchpin of sustainable exploration to enable longer stays, partner investment and cislunar monitoring.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The administration says that Venezuela’s government enables drug dealers and traffickers.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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The infrastructure improvements carried out this summer reflect Liverpool’s desire to encourage ‘free play’ for their youngsters outside of structured coaching sessions.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Shoddy-Mushroom-8456/Shoddy-Mushroom-8456 Others thought Bella could be a Goldador—a popular cross between a golden retriever and a Labrador retriever, combining the traits of both breeds.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Treasure & Bond Puff-Sleeve Sweatshirt And don’t think for a second that puff-sleeves are only for fancy occasions!—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Allow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allow. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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