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allow

Pronunciation: [/əˈlaʊ/]

Word

allow: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use allow in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “permission”

(verb) to give someone permission to do something or to not prevent them from doing it. It's like when your parents say you can have a cookie before dinner.

Example

My teacher allows us to use calculators during the math test.

Example

The sign says 'No Trespassing', so they don't allow people to enter.

Example

Did your parents allow you to stay up late last night?

Context: “possibility”

(verb) to make something possible or enable it to happen. It's when you make way for something to occur, like when you clear the table for a game.

Example

The flexible schedule allows employees to work from home when needed.

Example

The small doorway doesn't allow for big furniture to be moved in easily.

Example

Does this plan allow for any changes to be made in the future?

How to pronounce allow

Pronunciation: [/əˈlaʊ/]

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