English dictionary
allow
/@/'l/AU/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
-
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
ExamplesThis sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement.
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
consent to, give permission
ExamplesI cannot allow you to see your exam.
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
let have
ExamplesMandela was allowed few visitors in prison.
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain
ExamplesThe evidence allows only one conclusion.
Allow for mistakes.
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something
ExamplesI allow for this possibility.
Synonyms take into accountSource: WordNet 3.0
-
afford possibility
ExamplesThis short story allows of several different interpretations.
Synonyms admitSource: WordNet 3.0
-
allow the other (baseball) team to score
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
grant as a discount or in exchange
ExamplesThe camera store owner allowed me $50 on my old camera.
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
ExamplesWe don't allow dogs here.
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
To praise; to approve of; hence, to sanction.
Source: webster1913
-
To admit; to concede; to make allowance or abatement.
Source: webster1913