1
as in to permit
to give permission for or to approve of
flash photography is not allowed inside the church
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2
as in to let
to give permission to
a boarding school that does not allow students to go on weekend trips without written permission
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3
as in to tolerate
to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference
only a lazy gardener would allow the weeds to grow that high
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as in to admit
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
I'll allow I probably said more than I should have
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as in to allot
to give as a share or portion
allowed each camper one match to light his fire
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as in to enable
to make able or possible
a patient's canceled appointment allowed the doctor to squeeze in a few extra phone calls
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7
as in to reflect
to make a statement of one's opinion
he allowed that their new house looked very nice
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as in to think
chiefly Southern & Midland
to have as an opinion
people in these parts allow that everyone is entitled to one mistake in life, even if it's a doozy
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as in to intend
chiefly Southern & Midland
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I allow to go hunting before the season is over
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Recent Examples of allow
For days, Israeli forces would not allow access to the site where the emergency teams disappeared, the U.N. said.
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Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2025
Full Hart Hart allowed two runs over five innings, watched the Padres finish off the Guardians and then got the traditional beer shower in the clubhouse.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
This advisory applies to Danish citizens who need to apply for a visa or an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), which allows travelers from Visa Waiver Program countries to enter the U.S. for up to 90 days without a visa.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2025
The immersive experience will allow fans to dive into the universe of the Colombian artist through thematic spaces showcasing her evolution, creative process, and pivotal moments in her career.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2025
Full Hart Hart allowed two runs over five innings, watched the Padres finish off the Guardians and then got the traditional beer shower in the clubhouse.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
This advisory applies to Danish citizens who need to apply for a visa or an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), which allows travelers from Visa Waiver Program countries to enter the U.S. for up to 90 days without a visa.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2025
The immersive experience will allow fans to dive into the universe of the Colombian artist through thematic spaces showcasing her evolution, creative process, and pivotal moments in her career.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allow
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The House voted Tuesday to effectively kill a discharge petition championed by Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida that forced a vote on a measure that would have permitted remote voting for new parents.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Under former trade agreements, China committed to releasing 34 foreign films per year under revenue-share terms, with overseas studios permitted to a 25 percent share of ticket sales.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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Addressing media speculation about her personal life, as well as her past and present relationships, Grande lets listeners in to her inner psyche and turmoil more explicitly than ever.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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And those who benefit from the status quo won’t let go easily.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Once again, this type of violent attack will not be tolerated.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Despite its potency, it’s tolerated well by most skin types because it’s formulated with alcohol or fragrance.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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That means patients who go to the Westchester ER and need to be admitted for further treatment will be transferred to Mount Sinai’s main campus in Miami Beach, just off the Julia Tuttle Causeway.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Trump, ahead of Wednesday's announcement, had admitted there could be some short-term pain.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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According to financial statements from Take-Two, the organization appears to have allotted for a $74.5 million marketing budget beginning in April, which is when the next fiscal year begins.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Estimates are, Schools will be allowed to distribute as much as $20.5 million to student-athletes, but this will vary from school to school, conference to conference and schools will be able to allot different amounts to different sports.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2025
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Indians generally revere elephants and tolerate a great deal of hardship to enable coexistence—about 500 humans are killed due to human-elephant conflict annually there.—
Nitin Sekar,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025
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The extreme sacrifice that drives the exploding ants spotlights nature’s ability to enable survival at all costs.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Creator Darren Star reflected on the wig reveal seen around the world — when Kimberly reappears after the accident and de-wigs to display a giant brain surgery scar — to Entertainment Weekly in 2019.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The chaos in the markets has been reflected behind the scenes the business channels’ programming as well.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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Loch Ness, the infamous freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands, has long been thought to be the home of an indescribable creature.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Anyone who didn’t know better might have thought that Strong was actually the veteran of the pair, unfazed by the fanfare and the promise of a national semifinal matchup with UCLA in Tampa, Fla., on Friday.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Allow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allow. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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