make allowances for

VERB

excuse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquit condone defend exempt exonerate explain forgive indulge let go pardon relieve spare tolerate

STRONG

alibi appease clear cover discharge exculpate extenuate free liberate mitigate overlook pretext purge rationalize release remit reprieve shrive vindicate whitewash

WEAK

apologize for bear with dispense from exempt from give absolution grant amnesty let off pass over plead ignorance shrug off take rap for wink at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accuse blame censure charge condemn damn hurt punish sentence

STRONG

aggravate hold incite irritate keep limit maintain prevent restrain reveal

Example Sentences

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When you make allowances for paying less payroll and income tax, finally get rid of your mortgage and reduce your day-to-day traveling expenses, you will hopefully cut at least 20% each month.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

It also doesn’t make allowances for voting by mail for students away at college, the homebound or those in hospitals, she said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2023

“You make allowances for the energy of the Israelis and this environment — that is right.”

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2023

Prof Leitch said the Scottish government's strategic framework would have to make allowances for the appearance of any "surprise" Covid variant in future.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2022

“My mum said we need to make allowances for you,” Lily finally said.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness

make allowances for

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