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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A number of European countries have moved naval assets close to the strait to help keep it open once conditions allow.
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
The cities that allow “safe and sane” fireworks can be found here.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026
ProPublica analyzed over two decades of Supreme Court rulings, which cover all of the years under Chief Justice John Roberts and go as far back as the online archives allow.
From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026
Edgewing, the trilateral joint venture, said the contract would allow it to complete the advanced concept and assessment phase of the program and move ahead with detailed design and development of the aircraft.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026
But he needed to keep Moose with him and he was afraid their combined weight would be too much to allow the small tree to float.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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