allow

[US]/əˈlaʊ/
[UK]/əˈlaʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. give permission; approve; grant

vi. permit; consider

Phrases & Collocations

Allow access

Allow time

Allow exceptions

allow for

allow of

Example Sentences

allow for the circumstances

a plan to allow Sunday shopping.

allow an hour or so for driving.

inject the foam and allow it to expand.

allow history to pronounce the verdict.

allow of sb.'s authority

Allow me to pose a question.

allow 10% for inflation

The regulation allows of no variation.

The situation allows of no delay.

allow oneself a little treat.

We must allow him to be a good interpreter.

They did not allow the serfs any freedom.

allowed the dollar to float.

they were allowed to study in the archives.

allow up to 28 days for delivery.

a pot of tea is allowed to draw.

hair that was allowed to fall to the shoulders.

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