Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Allow.
How to pronounce allow:
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Allow - 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
"My parents allowed me to go to the party."
"Please allow me to finish my sentence."
"The teacher does not allow cell phones in class."
"They never allowed their dog on the furniture."
"The company policy does not allow employees to use social media during work hours."
Word Game Points
Is ALLOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, allow is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ALLOW has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is ALLOW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, allow is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordALLOW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is ALLOW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, allow is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordALLOW has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
