a
llow
Third Person
allows
Present Participle
allowing
Past Tense
allowed
Past Participle
allowed
1
to let someone or something do a particular thing
transitive
- She allowed her children to play in the park.
- The new policy allows employees to work remotely.
- The school policy does not allow students to use their phones during class.
- The park doesn't allow dogs, except for service animals.
- The rules do not allow smoking in this area.
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2
to make a specific thing possible, particularly something useful or helpful
transitive
- The budget increase allows for the hiring of additional staff members.
- This software allows for seamless collaboration among team members.
- The spacious backyard allows for outdoor activities and gatherings.
- The adjustable settings on the thermostat allow for precise temperature control.
- The company's policy allows for remote work, enabling employees to work from home.
3
to acknowledge or accept the truth, validity, or correctness of something
transitive
- Can you allow that you might have been mistaken in this case?
- I must allow that your argument makes sense.
- We have to allow that technology has changed the way we live.
- Let's allow that he had good intentions, even if the result wasn't ideal.
- I'll allow that it's a challenging task, but it's not impossible.
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