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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The most controversial and potentially impactful proposal is a backbench bill to allow some terminally ill people to seek medical help to end their lives.
From BBC
He will hope the new leader acquiesces to his plea to be allowed to remain in the job until next May.
From BBC
A tool—built into every Chrome web browser—allows you to quickly assess the credibility of a given website.
I can tell you from experience, they’re incredibly generous with allowing you to read your kids seven books without any trouble.
From Los Angeles Times
Aware that tap water is unsafe to drink, the family said they boiled the milk–water mixture and allowed it to cool before feeding Avyan.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
