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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"That's really when we can allow the emotions to take over, and, you know, start talking about success."
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Such hybrids, which have both large batteries and a gasoline engine, allow for an electric-only range of dozens of miles, suitable for city driving, and can switch to full hybrid mode for longer trips.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Meta said it was "constantly working to disrupt" coordinated inauthentic behaviour, adding that it had removed more than 200 networks globally and does not allow fake accounts or the artificial boosting of content.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Since longer wavelengths of light can penetrate deeper into the body, a protein that responds to near-infrared light could allow researchers to reach cells that are otherwise difficult to access.
From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026
Duane was happy because he had discovered two things that would allow them to continue on with their exploration.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
