1
as in permits
to give permission for or to approve of
flash photography is not allowed inside the church
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as in lets
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 tolerates
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 admits
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 allots
to give as a share or portion
allowed each camper one match to light his fire
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as in enables
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 reflects
to make a statement of one's opinion
he allowed that their new house looked very nice
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as in believes
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 intends
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 allows
Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced a bill to close a legal loophole from the 2018 Farm Bill that allows the sale of intoxicating hemp products.
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Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The current rule allows each team a chance to possess the ball even if the first team scores a touchdown during the extra period, which is 10 minutes long.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Domantas Sabonis often initiates the offense from the elbow or the top of the arc before dropping down to the baseline near the basket – an area known as the dunker spot – which allows his defender to provide paint protection.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Having corners who can hold their own in coverage allows the pass rush more time to get after the quarterback and allows Detroit’s safeties to roam the field without concern for the outside.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
This combination allows the molecules to function as a bridge between two key elements of quantum technology.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
As the days grow shorter and darker, and temperatures drop, there’s nothing quite like knowing there’s a warm, welcoming bed awaiting you at home to usher in a cozy night’s sleep, and long, languorous mornings when time allows.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Autumn Planting in autumn allows the peony to grow fine root hairs and be ready for spring growth without relying on energy stored in the root to survive.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
While the course material helps teach media-literacy, being in-person allows seniors to engage with others in a social setting, a benefit that can also help combat misinformation.
—Suzi Morales, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The current rule allows each team a chance to possess the ball even if the first team scores a touchdown during the extra period, which is 10 minutes long.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Domantas Sabonis often initiates the offense from the elbow or the top of the arc before dropping down to the baseline near the basket – an area known as the dunker spot – which allows his defender to provide paint protection.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Having corners who can hold their own in coverage allows the pass rush more time to get after the quarterback and allows Detroit’s safeties to roam the field without concern for the outside.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
This combination allows the molecules to function as a bridge between two key elements of quantum technology.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
As the days grow shorter and darker, and temperatures drop, there’s nothing quite like knowing there’s a warm, welcoming bed awaiting you at home to usher in a cozy night’s sleep, and long, languorous mornings when time allows.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Autumn Planting in autumn allows the peony to grow fine root hairs and be ready for spring growth without relying on energy stored in the root to survive.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
While the course material helps teach media-literacy, being in-person allows seniors to engage with others in a social setting, a benefit that can also help combat misinformation.
—Suzi Morales, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allows
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Israel no longer permits Palestinian civilians wounded in Gaza to be treated at Israeli civilian hospitals.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Spotify said that advertisers using Yahoo DSP can access the Spotify Ad Exchange via a new direct integration that lets advertisers improve audience addressability across Spotify supply through Yahoo ConnectID.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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In Flanders, with nearly seven million residents, only about a thousand actively use Solid; one feature lets graduates send digital diplomas to employers.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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For such a popular restaurant, Matsuri tolerates a lot of flies, unwashed walls and substandard handwashing, as detailed in a Miami Herald story this week on last week’s inspection.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Despite the tree’s association with ponds, bald cypress tolerates a range of growing conditions, from somewhat dry soils to standing water.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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The man admits that his expectation is for both of them to contribute equally once they are settled.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Known for roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, Giancarlo admits that antagonists have always fascinated him because of their complexity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
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The program is part of a federal statute known as 1357(g), which enables state and local governments to assist the federal government with specific immigration tasks.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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That data enables Meta to infer what users might buy.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The move reflects a growing trend among companies to adapt to shifting consumer preferences and heightened scrutiny of food additives.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ma, who has an MBA, also reflects on the gap between how the tech and business worlds discuss artificial intelligence versus his peers in the arts.—
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Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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While that message was certainly prescient—and one that the Party should not abandon entirely—Allsop also believes there’s room to adopt a more concrete platform against specific examples of élite corruption or the trampling of civil liberties.—
Erin Neil,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
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Mancini believes there is a core difference between mentorship and sponsorship.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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In reference to the discipline issue, JCPS defended its policies but also asked if the Office for Civil Rights intends to dissolve the resolution agreement the district entered into under the previous administration.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Once the league launches, Cole intends to inject playoff stakes at different times of the year, rather than waiting for October.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Allows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allows. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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