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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
Baptist Health also operates its own virtual health platform for urgent care, the Baptist Health PineApp, which allows patients to see a doctor from anywhere, with no appointment needed.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Kruse said county ownership allows the well to be shut down as soon as work at Piney Point is complete.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
The license allows establishments to broadcast games to large public audiences.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The platform also allows users to translate their podcasts into more than 30 languages, using a cloned version of the Rebel user’s voice, and to immediately clip portions of their podcast.
—Corbin Bolies, Variety, 12 June 2026
The law allows tenants to recover $100, three times the amount of the unlawful fee collected, and attorney’s fees.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
That's because open blinds and pulled back curtains allows the sun to shine through your home and reflect off the gas, thus adding more heat to the inside.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
The tumor microenvironment allows cancer to withstand an onslaught from a body’s natural immune defenses.
—Charles J. Dimitroff, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
The majors instituted the Automated Ball-Strike challenge system this season, which allows a batter, pitcher or catcher to challenge an umpire’s ball or strike call.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Kruse said county ownership allows the well to be shut down as soon as work at Piney Point is complete.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
The license allows establishments to broadcast games to large public audiences.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The platform also allows users to translate their podcasts into more than 30 languages, using a cloned version of the Rebel user’s voice, and to immediately clip portions of their podcast.
—Corbin Bolies, Variety, 12 June 2026
The law allows tenants to recover $100, three times the amount of the unlawful fee collected, and attorney’s fees.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
That's because open blinds and pulled back curtains allows the sun to shine through your home and reflect off the gas, thus adding more heat to the inside.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
The tumor microenvironment allows cancer to withstand an onslaught from a body’s natural immune defenses.
—Charles J. Dimitroff, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
The majors instituted the Automated Ball-Strike challenge system this season, which allows a batter, pitcher or catcher to challenge an umpire’s ball or strike call.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allows
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For the evening, guests, locals, and sometimes, some wrangler performers post-rodeo can enjoy a cocktail and light bites inside and outside, if the weather permits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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That process automatically estimates users’ ages and permits them to chat only with others estimated to be in similar age ranges.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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The prediction market Kalshi, which lets people place money on the outcomes of various events including sports games and election outcomes, gave $25,000 to the Donalds campaign’s political committee last year.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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The idea is that eye strain typically sets in after about 20 minutes of screen use, and a 20-foot focus distance lets the eyes relax into a resting state.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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This low-maintenance beauty requires no pruning to maintain and tolerates heat and drought once established.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Don’t Hesitate to Prune Significantly Butterfly bush tolerates extreme pruning with ease.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
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Today the city’s own economic development director admits most of The Plaza’s retail sits empty.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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The approach, Black Thought admits, is indeed intentional and aimed at cultivating an organic expansion of the festival's appeal.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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When a team allots minutes to so many young players simultaneously, lapses in concentration and on-court mistakes are bound to happen.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Bringing production geographically nearer to headquarters enables speedier time to market, closer collaboration and less chance for transportation disruptions.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Technology enables scale, but human-to-human connection drives outcomes.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Beyond storytelling, the move reflects Sebago’s ambitions for the American market.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Why China is part of the conversation The initiative also reflects growing concern in Washington over global battery supply chains.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Kudla believes the technology could be helpful for people choosing to age in place and combat loneliness.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Ultimately, Stolz believes that choosing a shipping-container home is about more than a price point.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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“Allows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allows. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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