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
If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
At certain angles, the photo’s dark backdrop allows viewers to see the reflection of former President Barack Obama’s portrait that depicts him surrounded by greenery and flowers representing Chicago and Hawaii.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Amazon is eliminating a program that allows members of its Prime subscription program to share free shipping benefits with people outside their household.
—Lim Hui Jie, 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 sharing allows both adults to enjoy ad-free listening on shuffle mode.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 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
That filter allows the natural oils and flavors of the beans to come through, including some tiny particles, creating a bold brew with a rich mouthfeel.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
In a stunning move, the Republican governor also called on lawmakers to weaken the state’s initiative petition process, a more than a century-old mechanism for direct democracy that allows citizens to put measures on the ballot.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
At certain angles, the photo’s dark backdrop allows viewers to see the reflection of former President Barack Obama’s portrait that depicts him surrounded by greenery and flowers representing Chicago and Hawaii.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Amazon is eliminating a program that allows members of its Prime subscription program to share free shipping benefits with people outside their household.
—Lim Hui Jie, 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 sharing allows both adults to enjoy ad-free listening on shuffle mode.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 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
That filter allows the natural oils and flavors of the beans to come through, including some tiny particles, creating a bold brew with a rich mouthfeel.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
In a stunning move, the Republican governor also called on lawmakers to weaken the state’s initiative petition process, a more than a century-old mechanism for direct democracy that allows citizens to put measures on the ballot.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 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,
4 Sep. 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Rotating the telescope lets that high-resolution axis sweep around the star, ensuring planets at different angles aren’t missed.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Carbonfact, an environmental data platform for the apparel and footwear industry, just shared the first free solution that lets brands calculate their official French Environmental Cost—and compare it, instantly, to industry benchmarks.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Calendula tolerates a light frost but not hard freezes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 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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At this point, the woman admits she is simply fed up.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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But Corfield admits this particular twist is different.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, or TPO, enables the hardening of gel and hybrid polishes when placed under UV light.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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Strong Wi-Fi connection Many Motorola baby monitors have Wi-Fi capability, which enables you to access the monitor view from anywhere in your home as well as remotely on your smartphone through an app.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The political knife fight reflects the touch-and-go nature of House Republicans’ current majority, which will be 220-215 when several seats are filled through special elections in the coming months.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Army contract reflects a growing emphasis on layered defense solutions in an environment where adversaries are fielding increasingly complex missile threats.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Similar to the leadoff batter beginning with a home run in baseball, the senior setter/right-side hitter believes that an ace sets a certain tone in volleyball.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Chaz Fortune, a credible messenger and director of YAP, believes tailoring the program to what the youths need and being truthful is most important.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Good Good intends to build a digital clubhouse for its followers and play a more active role in their golfing lives.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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With money tight after an unpleasant divorce, Clara intends to sell her mother’s apartment — which her late father left in her name — in a matter of weeks.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Allows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allows. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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