Allow: meaning, definitions and examples
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allow
[ əˈlaʊ ]
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:
🇵🇹 permitir
- autorizar
- conceder
🇮🇳 अनुमति देना (anumati dena)
🇩🇪 erlauben
🇮🇩 mengizinkan
🇺🇦 дозволяти
- дозволити
- давати дозвіл
🇵🇱 pozwalać
🇯🇵 許可する (kyoka suru)
🇫🇷 permettre
🇪🇸 permitir
- autorizar
- dejar
🇹🇷 izin vermek
🇰🇷 허락하다 (heorakada)
🇸🇦 سمح (samaḥ)
🇨🇿 povolit
🇸🇰 povoliť
🇨🇳 允许 (yǔnxǔ)
🇸🇮 dovoliti
🇮🇸 leyfa
🇰🇿 рұқсат беру (ruqsat beru)
🇬🇪 ნება დართვა (neba dartva)
🇦🇿 icazə vermək
🇲🇽 permitir
- autorizar
- dejar
Word origin
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.