as in permitted
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as in had
to give permission for or to approve of
flash photography is not allowed inside the church
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as in 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 tolerated
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 admitted
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 allotted
to give as a share or portion
allowed each camper one match to light his fire
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as in enabled
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 reflected
to make a statement of one's opinion
he allowed that their new house looked very nice
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as in believed
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 intended
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 allowed
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
However, public fossil collecting at the park is not allowed.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Businesses inside the security zone will still be allowed to operate under strict capacity limits.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Martinez allowed all six of Boston’s hits and recorded their only two strikeouts.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
After Mark Stone cut Carolina’s lead to 2-1 on the Golden Knights’ second shot of the game, Staal banged a power-play rebound past Hart, who allowed four goals on 27 shots.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Andrew Bash allowed a run in an inning of relief of Gallagher and Alejandro Hidalgo gave up four runs while getting just two outs.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images The Supreme Court on Tuesday night allowed Alabama to use in November’s elections a new map for congressional districts that a lower federal court ruled was discriminatory to Black voters.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 June 2026
That measure would have allowed the team to have its property tax assessments frozen for 25 to 45 years in exchange for making payments to local taxing bodies in lieu of taxes, known as PILOT.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Adjective
Campbell, though, now leads the Patriots in allowed sacks with four.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Then, around 15,000 years ago, during a period of global cooling, the emergence of the Bering Land Bridge allowed elk to cross from eastern Siberia into westernmost Alaska, and eventually, into the rest of its historic North American range.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
However, public fossil collecting at the park is not allowed.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Businesses inside the security zone will still be allowed to operate under strict capacity limits.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Martinez allowed all six of Boston’s hits and recorded their only two strikeouts.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
After Mark Stone cut Carolina’s lead to 2-1 on the Golden Knights’ second shot of the game, Staal banged a power-play rebound past Hart, who allowed four goals on 27 shots.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Andrew Bash allowed a run in an inning of relief of Gallagher and Alejandro Hidalgo gave up four runs while getting just two outs.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images The Supreme Court on Tuesday night allowed Alabama to use in November’s elections a new map for congressional districts that a lower federal court ruled was discriminatory to Black voters.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 June 2026
That measure would have allowed the team to have its property tax assessments frozen for 25 to 45 years in exchange for making payments to local taxing bodies in lieu of taxes, known as PILOT.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowed
Adjective
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Tickets can be purchased at authorized retailers, including convenience stores, gas stations and grocery stores.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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They are not designed as retail sales floors, but as brand immersion experiences with expert consultants serving as guides to inspire and educate potential customers before being referred to an authorized dealer.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Detmers permitted only one hit over seven innings.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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But if an establishment’s old rectangular signs were small and discreet enough, as most gay bars’ were at the time, then they were permitted to survive the transition.—
Anton Hur,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The shame of opening the door to them in my filthy pajamas, of letting them into an apartment that had not been cleaned or aired for days.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The Christian religion was only tolerated in the communist dictatorship, and other religious sects were forbidden.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Upon resuming the meeting, Breadon didn’t directly address the arrests, but said no further interruptions would be tolerated, per Council rules.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Expect the unexpected, Cruz admitted.—
Jason Stromberg,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Iranian officials have neither admitted nor denied shooting down the helicopter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 June 2026
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Open daily for dinner (two hours allotted per party), with lunch service added on Sundays.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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More resources should be allotted for staff to respond to requests for corrections.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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This investment needs to be enabled via structural changes to the financial system.—
Nina Seega,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Due to Climate Change Rising temperatures and resilient grapes have enabled Denmark and Sweden to produce unique wines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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One city worker, Tyrone Jue, reflected on personal memories tied to the space.—
Maddie White,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The outcome caps one of California’s most ferocious congressional primaries, a contest that reflected the broader struggle between the Democratic Party’s moderate and progressive wings.—
Mathew Miranda
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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“Allowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowed. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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