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
Printing speed into capability The new design allows Boeing to print features like harness paths and attachment points directly into each panel.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
The trust model thus allows businesses to raise and lower risk tolerances to hallucinations and suboptimal answers by choosing different thresholds of the trust score.
—Scott Zoldi, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Like its predecessor, Silksong allows players to refill some of their health after gathering enough silk by hitting enemies.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Even if you hand-water with a hose, watering in the morning not only provides the plant with water in time for the heat of the day, but also allows the maximum amount of time for the leaves to dry before the cool evening temperatures arrive.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The Dia browser, a simpler option that allows people to chat with an AI assistant about multiple browser tabs at once, became available in beta in June.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Capturing a protoplanetary disk from the edge-on perspective is rather rare and allows astronomers to study how dusts grains settle, grow and migrate within the disk.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
This allows an easy distinction between healthy complex carbs versus unhealthy simple carbs because simple carbs typically are devoid of fiber.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
The trust model thus allows businesses to raise and lower risk tolerances to hallucinations and suboptimal answers by choosing different thresholds of the trust score.
—Scott Zoldi, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Like its predecessor, Silksong allows players to refill some of their health after gathering enough silk by hitting enemies.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Even if you hand-water with a hose, watering in the morning not only provides the plant with water in time for the heat of the day, but also allows the maximum amount of time for the leaves to dry before the cool evening temperatures arrive.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The Dia browser, a simpler option that allows people to chat with an AI assistant about multiple browser tabs at once, became available in beta in June.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Capturing a protoplanetary disk from the edge-on perspective is rather rare and allows astronomers to study how dusts grains settle, grow and migrate within the disk.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
This allows an easy distinction between healthy complex carbs versus unhealthy simple carbs because simple carbs typically are devoid of fiber.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allows
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Phase 1 permits us to let our imaginations run free.—
Cherie Kloss,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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An open, standardized interface lets data flow across companies and products.—
Kirk McKeown,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This lets people send SOS messages in an emergency or texts while in cellular dead zones.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 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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Felicia tolerates other cats but would probably be better as the only fur baby in a home.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Marandi admits the performance was unexpected.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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The company admits, however, that determined actors can still bypass safeguards.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Cadence is an electronic design software company that enables device and system simulation and has been doing this for decades.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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That is, the group enables Hamas to be both arsonist and firefighter, enhancing its control and reach into the lives of average, everyday Palestinians in Gaza.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Growth in these roles reflects investment in innovation, especially where energy and health intersect.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk’s death reflects a sizable increase in threats against officeholders and politicians at the local and federal level.—
Arie Perliger,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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Freddie Roach, who trains Walsh, believes this is the breakout moment his fighter’s been building toward.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The museum believes a public-private partnership could save Excelsior.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Despite lacking any legal education or experience, Routh dismissed his lawyers earlier this year and intends to defend himself at trial.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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In her annual State of the Union address on Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc intends to accelerate efforts to phase out all purchases of Russian fossil fuels and to crack down on Moscow's shadow oil shipping fleet.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Allows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allows. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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