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  • past tense form of allow.
  • past participle of allow.
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allowed

[uh-loud] / əˈlaʊd /






ADJECTIVE
licensed
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST








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This allowed researchers to determine who had likely experienced greater exposure over time.

From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026

Sweden’s seven goals allowed matches Norway and Algeria for most by a round-of-32 qualifier.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

This approach allowed the team to obtain the companion's spectrum, which separates light into its component colors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026

Selling a majority stake to The Chernin Group had allowed him to pocket $5 million, ending his financial worries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

The only problem is that I’m not allowed to talk about it to anyone.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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