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

Through chemical treatments, processors can extract and synthesize some cannabinoids from hemp while removing others, allowing for a variety of different cannabinoids, such as Delta-8, Delta-10, and Cannabidiol. —Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2025

People pushing empty helicopters off Navy ship decks to allow for more helicopters carrying people to land. —Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025

At the legislative body’s April 15 meeting, Washington and four other council members voted to rezone the former Alfred Beckman Middle School property to allow for a new development. —Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2025

The resources will be made available in all disciplines, allowing for collaboration and innovation in dance, art, film, music, animation and theater. —Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for allow for

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