Allowing: meaning, definitions and examples

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allowing

 

[ əˈlaʊɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,528, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.