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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
The Rule of 55 and 72(t) allows some Americans early access to their retrement funds, experts said.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 20 June 2026
This allows manufacturers to integrate advanced AI capabilities into current production lines while preserving existing infrastructure investments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
The floorless coaster allows riders to dangle their feet with nothing between them and the ground.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 June 2026
The United States holds much leverage over how these reforms could go, not just due to the embargo but also to a recent executive order that allows the administration to sanction foreign companies doing business with Cuba, which has caused several to leave the island.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Braun's office said the declaration allows the state to provide financial assistance to help residents recover from flooding and tornado damage.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Most sails are made of high-density polyethylene, which allows the sail to stretch while still maintaining its structure and preventing sunlight from coming through.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Britain’s parliamentary system allows governing parties to change leaders midterm, with the winner becoming prime minister without the need for a national election.
—Kwiyeon Ha, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Medora Lee, USA Today, 20 June 2026
This allows manufacturers to integrate advanced AI capabilities into current production lines while preserving existing infrastructure investments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
The floorless coaster allows riders to dangle their feet with nothing between them and the ground.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 June 2026
The United States holds much leverage over how these reforms could go, not just due to the embargo but also to a recent executive order that allows the administration to sanction foreign companies doing business with Cuba, which has caused several to leave the island.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Braun's office said the declaration allows the state to provide financial assistance to help residents recover from flooding and tornado damage.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Most sails are made of high-density polyethylene, which allows the sail to stretch while still maintaining its structure and preventing sunlight from coming through.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Britain’s parliamentary system allows governing parties to change leaders midterm, with the winner becoming prime minister without the need for a national election.
—Kwiyeon Ha, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allows
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The car-sharing marketplace app lets drivers try out hybrids and EVs before long-term commitment.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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As an aging Albanian nightclub owner, Crowe proves consistently delightful even when the material lets him down.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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During periods of uncertainty, teams watch what the culture rewards, tolerates, and repeats.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Do better to be a good and kind human that accepts and tolerates people whose religious beliefs conflict with his ideology.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Voorhies surprisingly admits that, despite being synonymous with Lisa Turtle's killer fashion choices, none of the stylish outfits ever came home with her.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
15 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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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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During these tests, the mission will demonstrate entanglement swapping, the foundational mechanism that enables quantum links to extend beyond point-to-point connections.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Producer Ruby Chen noted that the film’s grounding in the rhythms of daily life enables viewers to identify with either figure.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Verb
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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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