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

allow let countenance deny permit reserve appropriate takeintoaccount forbid giveup allowfor provide leave disallow setaside prevent earmark admit grant 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

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'.

Example sentences

  1. My teacher allows us to use calculators during the math test.
  2. The park allows dogs on a leash.
  3. The doctor allows me to eat ice cream after my tonsil surgery.
  4. My dad allows me to choose the color of my bedroom walls.
  5. The museum allows photography without flash.

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