Allowing: meaning, definitions and examples
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allowing
[ əˈlaʊɪŋ ]
permission
Giving permission or opportunity for something to happen.
Synonyms
authorizing, consenting, granting, permitting
Examples of usage
- Allowing students to use calculators during the exam is common practice.
- The new law is aimed at allowing easier access to healthcare services for all citizens.
tolerance
Accepting or tolerating something.
Synonyms
accepting, endorsing, permitting, tolerating
Examples of usage
- The teacher is not allowing any disruptions in the classroom.
- Her parents are not allowing her to stay out late on school nights.
causing
Making something possible or causing it to happen.
Synonyms
enabling, facilitating, fostering, promoting
Examples of usage
- The heavy rain is allowing the crops to grow quickly.
- The new technology is allowing for faster communication.
Translations
Translations of the word "allowing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 permitindo
🇮🇳 अनुमति देना
🇩🇪 erlaubend
🇮🇩 mengizinkan
🇺🇦 дозволяючи
🇵🇱 pozwalający
🇯🇵 許可する
🇫🇷 permettant
🇪🇸 permitiendo
🇹🇷 izin veren
🇰🇷 허용하는
🇸🇦 السماح
🇨🇿 povolující
🇸🇰 povoľujúci
🇨🇳 允许
🇸🇮 dovoljujoč
🇮🇸 leyfa
🇰🇿 рұқсат беру
🇬🇪 დაშვება
🇦🇿 icazə verən
🇲🇽 permitiendo
Word origin
The word 'allowing' originates from the Middle English word 'alowen', which means 'to commend, sanction, or approve'. It is derived from the Old French word 'alouer' and the Latin word 'adlaudare', meaning 'to praise'. Over time, the meaning of 'allowing' has evolved to encompass various contexts of permission, tolerance, and facilitation.