Allow: meaning, definitions and examples
๐
allow
[ ษหlaส ]
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.
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "allow" in other languages:
๐ต๐น permitir
- autorizar
- conceder
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคจเฅเคฎเคคเคฟ เคฆเฅเคจเคพ (anumati dena)
๐ฉ๐ช erlauben
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengizinkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะพะทะฒะพะปััะธ
- ะดะพะทะฒะพะปะธัะธ
- ะดะฐะฒะฐัะธ ะดะพะทะฒัะป
๐ต๐ฑ pozwalaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่จฑๅฏใใ (kyoka suru)
๐ซ๐ท permettre
๐ช๐ธ permitir
- autorizar
- dejar
๐น๐ท izin vermek
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฝํ๋ค (heorakada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณู ุญ (samaแธฅ)
๐จ๐ฟ povolit
๐ธ๐ฐ povoliลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ่ฎธ (yวnxว)
๐ธ๐ฎ dovoliti
๐ฎ๐ธ leyfa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑาัะฐั ะฑะตัั (ruqsat beru)
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแแ แแแ (neba dartva)
๐ฆ๐ฟ icazษ vermษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ permitir
- autorizar
- dejar
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.