allow
Usage
What are other ways to say allow?
Allow and permit are often interchangeable as terms that imply granting or conceding the right of someone to do something, but permit is the more positive of the two. Allow implies complete absence of an attempt, or even an intent, to hinder. Permit suggests formal or implied assent or authorization. Let is the familiar, conversational term for both allow and permit.
Example Sentences
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This open dataset allows researchers around the world to compare theories of language understanding and to develop computational models that more closely reflect how the human mind works.
From Science Daily
Together, these observations allowed scientists to track the buildup to the flare over roughly 40 minutes, an opportunity that rarely occurs due to limited observing windows and onboard data constraints.
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The process allows the material to be shaped into structural components within hours.
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"The company has pledged to modify the tool specifically for the local market, including the omission of image/content manipulation features that allowed for deepfake creation," the statement said.
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All patients received the implanted device, but only half had the device activated during the first year to allow for comparison.
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