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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When Justice Sotomayor does these public events, she generally seems to plant questions with her interlocutor that will allow her to make a statement.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
And you want to make sure the pace of play will allow you to finish your round in 4½ hours.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
In a statement, Meta said: "We will not allow trial lawyers to profit from our platforms while simultaneously claiming they are harmful."
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
These systems allow for long interaction times, making cold-atom setups a strong candidate for testing the idea.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
“I do not care! I will not allow her to die for us! No one will die if I can help it!”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
