allow (for)

Definition of allow (for)next
as in to provide (for)
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) budget your time to allow for the possibility of unexpected problems

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Relevance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allow (for)
consider
Verb
  • Legislators in at least 30 states have considered pricing bills this year, including measures addressing algorithmic and personalized pricing, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Changing expectations or considering proposals without comparable information undermines confidence in both the process and its recommendations.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
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“Allow (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allow%20%28for%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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