Synonyms for
Allows
Definition
To give permission or opportunity for something to happen or to do something.
Synonyms & similar words
earmark
giveup
reserve
allowfor
provide
takeintoaccount
prevent
admit
allow
let
deny
permit
countenance
disallow
appropriate
forbid
leave
grant
setaside
tolerate
permits
authorizes
approves
grants
lets
entitles
sanctions
endorses
facilitates
enables
empowers
acquiesces
consents
tolerates
condones
suffers
bears
favors
welcomes
invites
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- allows for
- allows access
- allows entry
- allows passage
- allows freedom
- allows time
- allows growth
- allows flexibility
Word family
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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Example sentences
- My teacher allows us to use calculators during the math test.
- The park allows dogs on a leash.
- The doctor allows me to eat ice cream after my tonsil surgery.
- My dad allows me to choose the color of my bedroom walls.
- The museum allows photography without flash.