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  • past participle of allow.
  • past tense form of allow.
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allowed

[uh-loud] / əˈlaʊd /






ADJECTIVE
licensed
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST








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Balogun was allowed to feature in the knockout game against Belgium, but the USA suffered a 4-1 thrashing.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

In addition to strong ratings, the inclusion of hydration breaks during games allowed TV partners to add commercial breaks, which are usually not included in global soccer matches.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Willing was a facilitator and a beneficiary of government favoritism, Mr. Vague acknowledges, but that favoritism, adeptly channeled, allowed a fragile government to attract the support of wary capitalists.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security rule ends a policy in place since 1978 that allowed students to stay for the length of their degree program.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

“In here,” he says, “is all you need for a claim. A compass. Stakes, ribbons to mark the allowed one hundred and sixty acres.”

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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