Synonyms for

Allowable

Verb / ʌˈlaʊʌbʌl / Another word for allowable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

able to be allowed or permitted

Synonyms & similar words

permissible impermissible permissible acceptable admissible tolerable allowed permitted authorized legitimate lawful licit legal sanctioned approved justified reasonable suitable appropriate fitting proper valid

Example sentences

  1. The weight limit for the elevator is 2,000 pounds, so your furniture should be allowable.
  2. The teacher said that talking during the test is not allowable.
  3. The company has a list of allowable expenses for travel.
  4. The dress code has certain allowable colors for shirts and ties.
  5. His doctor prescribed an allowable amount of pain medication.

Quotes

  • The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the story you tell yourself that you are not allowable. - Jordan Belfort
  • The biggest lesson I learned from Vietnam is not to trust our own government statements. I had no idea until then that you could not rely on them. - Robert Strange McNamara
  • I think my style is quite grungy and punky. I love the '90s and the music from that time, and I love punk music. I'm also a fan of mixing vintage with some high fashion, which links back to my musical taste because I tend to wear a lot of vintage band T-shirts and mix them with something sleek. - Emma Watson

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words