allow

verb
/əˈlaʊ/

Meaning

to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something

Example Sentences

The teacher did not allow phones in class.

Example Expressions

allow for

Synonyms

permit, authorize, let, enable, grant

Antonyms

forbid, prevent, deny

Collocations

allow time, allow access, allow entry, allow someone to

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