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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
At stake is Section 702 of FISA, which allows intelligence agencies to collect vast overseas communications without warrants, sometimes catching Americans’ private data.
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Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Negotiations could center around one particular aspect of the complex deal that allows certain shareholders to receive an all-cash payment at a lower valuation.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
That balance between structure and freedom is what allows Larter to fully inhabit Angela.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
State law allows an exception provided the governor declares a fiscal emergency and the budget is adopted with a 60% majority in both the House and Senate.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
That might be partially thanks to the seismic engineering by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, which allows the building to sway five feet in any direction without comprising its structural integrity.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
That forces Edwards to surrender the ball, but allows his teammates to play 4-on-3 offense on the backside.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
The new law allows Britain to extend the reach of its criminal jurisdiction to crack down on migrants making the dangerous crossing.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Wage garnishment allows a creditor to intercept a portion of your earnings directly from your employer before you're ever paid.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Negotiations could center around one particular aspect of the complex deal that allows certain shareholders to receive an all-cash payment at a lower valuation.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
That balance between structure and freedom is what allows Larter to fully inhabit Angela.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
State law allows an exception provided the governor declares a fiscal emergency and the budget is adopted with a 60% majority in both the House and Senate.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
That might be partially thanks to the seismic engineering by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, which allows the building to sway five feet in any direction without comprising its structural integrity.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
That forces Edwards to surrender the ball, but allows his teammates to play 4-on-3 offense on the backside.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
The new law allows Britain to extend the reach of its criminal jurisdiction to crack down on migrants making the dangerous crossing.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Wage garnishment allows a creditor to intercept a portion of your earnings directly from your employer before you're ever paid.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allows
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This process automatically estimates users’ ages and permits them to chat only with others estimated to be in a similar age range.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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God abandons the human race and lets people live out their days as the animal of their choice.—
Mariella Rudi,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Foundry operates a pool that lets participants share in the collective proceeds, providing companies with a predictable cash flow in the process.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Kale tolerates light freezes and cold temperatures enhance the flavor of their foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Holly tolerates mild drought once established.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2026
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And in November 2025 the efforts paid off as Noble South earned a prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand designation, quite nice since Rainosek admits there’s a little brother complex when Mobile is compared to New Orleans.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Kopitar admits the goodbyes have been emotional at times.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 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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This method enables the layer-by-layer assembly of atomic structures under extreme oxidation conditions.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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The one nation that could restrain his worst impulses — us — enables them instead.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Atmos says the rise reflects better detection and faster repairs, not worsening conditions.—
Lexi Salazar,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The shift reflects a broader change in how collectors and institutions approach works on paper, even if the market has been slower to catch up.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The business side of the industry, including the MBS Group, the world's largest studio operator, believes the momentum must continue.—
Hunter Sowards,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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My grandmother believes in Hell, and my grandmother also firmly believes that everyone that has ever wronged her belongs there, roasting slowly.—
Adriana E. Ramírez,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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