What is another word for allows?

Common synonyms for allows include appropriate, grant, permit, let, tolerate.

What is the opposite of allows?

Antonyms of allows include forbids, prohibits, denies, disallows, prevents.

Synonyms for

Allows

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

Definition

To give permission or opportunity for something to happen or to do something.

Synonyms & similar words

appropriate grant permit let tolerate leave provide prevent earmark countenance admit forbid disallow allow reserve deny permits authorizes approves grants lets entitles sanctions endorses facilitates enables empowers acquiesces consents tolerates condones suffers bears favors welcomes invites

Synonyms by register

Formal

permits authorizes sanctions grants

Informal

lets lets you is okay with is fine with

Literary

suffers endures

Antonyms

forbids prohibits denies disallows prevents restricts blocks

Common collocations

allows for
allows access
allows entry
allows passage
allows freedom
allows time
allows growth
allows flexibility

Word family

noun allowance

verb allow

adjective allowable

Usage note

While 'allows' can be used in formal contexts, 'permits' is often preferred for a more official tone. Avoid using 'allows' with abstract nouns like 'allows happiness'.

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