allow for

phrasal verb

allowed for; allowing for; allows for

1

: to think about or plan for (something that will or might happen in the future)

When purchasing property, the company should allow for possible future growth/expansion.

2

: to consider (something) when one makes a calculation

The total distance, allowing for detours, is about 10 miles.

If you allow for inflation, he's actually earning less money now than he was 10 years ago.

3

: to make (something) possible

The design of the system allows for easy upgrades.

Examples of allow for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Low prices and high tourism allow for high returns from rental property. —Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025

The waterer allows for three chickens to drink at a time. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025

Instead, sheriff’s offices statewide were allowed for seven years to choose which law enforcement agencies investigated their in-custody deaths. —Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2025

The open-top design secures with a magnetic tab snap, keeping your belongings safe while still allowing for easy access. —Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for allow for

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• blastopore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• herbivore