Synonyms for

Allowed

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

Definition

To give permission or approval for something to happen or take place.

Synonyms & similar words

allow let countenance deny permit reserve appropriate takeintoaccount forbid giveup allowfor provide leave disallow setaside prevent earmark admit grant tolerate permitted authorized approved granted sanctioned tolerated licensed entitled empowered acquiesced consented enabled facilitated let OK'd passed suffered countenanced afforded condoned

Synonyms by register

Formal

permitted authorized sanctioned approved

Informal

okayed given the green light given the go-ahead all right

Literary

countenanced suffered tolerated

Antonyms

forbidden prohibited banned disallowed restricted outlawed illegal

Common collocations

  • not allowed to
  • allowed to do
  • allowed to enter
  • allowed to leave
  • allowed access
  • allowed to play
  • allowed to speak

Word family

noun allowance
verb allow
adjective allowable

Usage note

Often used with 'to' followed by a verb. Be mindful of the difference between 'allowed' (permitted) and 'allotted' (assigned a portion).

Example sentences

  1. My mom allowed me to have a piece of candy after dinner.
  2. The teacher allowed the students to work in groups.
  3. The company policy does not allow employees to use their phones during work hours.
  4. The doctor allowed the patient to eat solid food after the surgery.
  5. The park allowed dogs on leashes.

Quotes

  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs
  • If you are not willing to risk the usual you will have to settle for the ordinary. - Jim Rohn
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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