- present tense form of allow (3rd person singular).
allows
Example Sentences
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Usually time is the best thing that allows that thing to heal.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Constitution, though, allows states to establish the rules, and federal courts can’t intervene, unless there’s a federal law at issue, such as the Voting Rights Act or the U.S.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
Closer to Lake Powell, the Drought Severity Evaluation Tool, co-developed with the Navajo Nation, allows leaders to track localized drought indicators, precipitation patterns, and vegetation health across tribal lands.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026
The magic of compound interest allows Michael’s additional savings over that five-year period to add around $1 million or more to his retirement account by the time he reaches age 65.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
Rembrandt’s draftsmanship is so forceful that it allows us to mentally trace the movements of the master’s hand with astonishing vividness.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
