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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It was two allowed runs in 17 ⅔ innings with 15 strikeouts and two walks.
From Los Angeles Times
We believe that current AI technology allows organizations with malicious intent to deploy large numbers of autonomous, adaptive, coordinated agents to multiple social media platforms.
From Salon
AI technology is allowing criminals around the world to create sophisticated voice and video copies of well-known figures to endorse scam investments, and helping make dodgy online messages appear more genuine.
From Barron's
This approach allowed researchers to pinpoint the source of the signals they recorded.
From Science Daily
This allows Zubimendi to arrive into a position to receive a pass, without being picked up, before executing on the idea he has in his head immediately.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
