Allow: meaning, definitions and examples

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allow

 

[ ษ™หˆlaสŠ ]

Context #1 | Verb

permission

To give permission for something to happen or to not prevent something from happening.

Synonyms

authorize, enable, let, permit

Examples of usage

  • He allowed his daughter to stay out past curfew.
  • The teacher allowed the students to work in groups for the project.
  • She allowed herself a moment of relaxation after a long day.
Context #2 | Verb

possibility

To make it possible for something to happen or exist.

Synonyms

enable, facilitate, make possible, permit

Examples of usage

  • The new technology allows for faster communication.
  • The spacious layout allows for plenty of natural light in the room.
Context #3 | Verb

tolerate

To tolerate or endure something without interference.

Synonyms

bear, endure, permit, tolerate

Examples of usage

  • She allowed his constant interruptions without complaint.
  • The company policy allows for flexible working hours.

Translations

Translations of the word "allow" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น permitir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคฎเคคเคฟ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ (anumati dena)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erlauben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengizinkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะทะฒะพะปัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pozwalaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จฑๅฏใ™ใ‚‹ (kyoka suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท permettre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ permitir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท izin vermek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ˆ๋ฝํ•˜๋‹ค (heorakada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ุญ (samaแธฅ)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ povolit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ povoliลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…่ฎธ (yว”nxว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dovoliti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leyfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€าฑา›ัะฐั‚ ะฑะตั€ัƒ (ruqsat beru)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ (neba dartva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ icazษ™ vermษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ permitir

Etymology

The word 'allow' has its origins in Middle English, coming from the Old French word 'alouer' meaning 'approve'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in the English language. The concept of allowing or permitting something has been a fundamental aspect of human societies throughout history, as rules and boundaries are established and maintained. The word 'allow' continues to be a common and essential part of everyday language, used in various contexts to denote permission, possibility, or tolerance.

See also: allowable, allowance, allowed, allowing, disallow.

Word Frequency Rank

At #870 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.