Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Allowing.
How to pronounce allowing:
US
Allowing - as a verb
Make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
Example: "This permits the water to rush in"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
let3permit10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Consent to, give permission; permit
Example: "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
countenance15let3permit10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accept12consent9go forHyponyms (Broadly Related)
abide8bear6brook11digest8
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disallow12Let have
Example: "Grant permission"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grant6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
deny8Give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
Example: "I will earmark this money for your research"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appropriate17earmark13reserve10Make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain
Example: "This leaves no room for improvement"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allow forleave8provide13Allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something
Example: "I allow for this possibility"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take into accountHypernyms (Closely Related)
calculate13count onestimate10figure10forecast13reckon12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Grant as a discount or in exchange
Example: "The camera store owner allowed me $50 on my old camera"
Example Sentences
"They are allowing me to take the day off work."
"The new policy is allowing more flexibility in scheduling."
"Please stop allowing your dog to roam freely in my yard."
"The school is allowing students to bring their own laptops."
"He is not allowing anyone to enter his office without an appointment."
Word Game Points
Is ALLOWING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, allowing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ALLOWING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is ALLOWING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, allowing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordALLOWING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is ALLOWING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, allowing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordALLOWING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
