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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
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Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Their structure allows liquids containing potential analytes to move freely through the gel while keeping bacteria trapped inside the material.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
In South Africa, legislation in the early two-thousands codified a program called Black Economic Empowerment, which, among other initiatives, incentivizes employers to hire Black South Africans; a more recent law allows the government to expropriate private land, sometimes without compensation.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Transdermal patches are a drug delivery system that allows medicine and ingredients to be absorbed straight into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system.
—Helena Kudiabor, SELF, 13 Mar. 2026
Walker’s arrival also allows the Panthers to be patient in the upcoming NFL Draft with the offensive tackle position.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
This allows gas to pass through the GI tract without getting trapped and causing bloating.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Regular Prime subscriptions allow for four concurrent streams, while Ultra allows as many as five.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
The Constitution currently allows only for a flat income tax, making bids to raise it for individuals politically toxic.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Their structure allows liquids containing potential analytes to move freely through the gel while keeping bacteria trapped inside the material.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
In South Africa, legislation in the early two-thousands codified a program called Black Economic Empowerment, which, among other initiatives, incentivizes employers to hire Black South Africans; a more recent law allows the government to expropriate private land, sometimes without compensation.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Transdermal patches are a drug delivery system that allows medicine and ingredients to be absorbed straight into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system.
—Helena Kudiabor, SELF, 13 Mar. 2026
Walker’s arrival also allows the Panthers to be patient in the upcoming NFL Draft with the offensive tackle position.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
This allows gas to pass through the GI tract without getting trapped and causing bloating.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Regular Prime subscriptions allow for four concurrent streams, while Ultra allows as many as five.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
The Constitution currently allows only for a flat income tax, making bids to raise it for individuals politically toxic.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
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,
16 Mar. 2026
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Weekend activities include the tulip trolley, live entertainment, food trucks, animal barn, and hot air balloon rides when the weather permits.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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The draw of the game, and the feature that will keep players jumping into the adventure, is the ability to add to their roster and the monster taming that lets players add creatures to their collection.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The city is one of a handful in Florida to have a triple bond rating, which lets the city borrow money at a cheaper rate for projects.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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This long-blooming plant loves the heat, tolerates drought, and doesn’t need fancy soil—sandy, rocky, or poor soils are all fair game, says Gifford.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
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Grown as an annual in most climates or a perennial in warmer locales, dusty miller prefers full sun, tolerates drought, and is resistant to most pests.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dane admits that first sales trip spoiled him for life.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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On the phone, Miranda admits she’s known for a week, but agrees that what Shinia did was disgusting.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 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 technology enables radars to observe moving targets from multiple angles, capturing more dynamic information to determine their attributes – and even distinguish potential decoy drones from the actual attackers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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This distinctiveness enables theatergoers to engage more fully with a narrative that is centered on living and indulging in the human experience rather than simply acting as passive observers.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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Ken Heinz Hedge Fund Research That breakdown in traditional relationships reflects the unusual nature of the current shock, said industry veterans.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The golden compositions are housed in bright gold frames, and the glass that shields them reflects the world beyond.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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He was involved in multiple relegation battles and believes having the right mindset is key.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Union-Tribune draft expert Eddie Brown believes a team could go after Cooper as a developmental player on the D-line who could make an immediate contribution on special teams.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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