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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They placed these foams between transparent plates and positioned them upright, allowing them to directly observe how liquid moved inside.
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These models allowed scientists to study how degeneration affects both bone structure and nerve growth.
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This allowed scientists to zoom in on and analyze individual regions where stars are actively forming.
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These features allow the quantum signal and reference beam to interact in a controlled way, enabling simultaneous measurement of two conjugate quadratures.
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In addition to boosting performance, the system allows direct visualization of optical modes.
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