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1. allow
verb. ['əˈlaʊ'] make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen.
Etymology
- allouen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- alouer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Rhymes with Allow
- pathet-lao
- mindanao
- disavow
- qingdao
- mcdow
- bilbao
- strough
- sprow
- sadao
- ndau
- mcgough
- macau
- macao
- kowtow
- fernao
- endow
- depauw
- skow
- scow
- schlough
- qiao
- prow
- prough
- plow
- plough
- meow
- liao
- graue
- grau
- frau
How do you pronounce allow?
Pronounce allow as əˈlaʊ.
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Sentences with allow
1. Verb, base form
Brush on one coat of primer and allow it to dry.
2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
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Quotes about allow
1. You have to take risks. We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen.
- Paulo Coelho
2. Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself.
- Harvey Fierstein
3. Work/life benefits allow companies meaningful ways for responding to their employees' needs; they can be a powerful tool for transforming a workforce and driving a business' success.
- Anne M. Mulcahy
2. allow
verb. ['əˈlaʊ'] consent to, give permission.
Synonyms
- stick out
- support
- clear
- give
- consent
- intromit
- privilege
- digest
- trust
- pass
- allow in
- let in
- legitimate
- legalize
- permit
- legitimise
- authorise
- put up
- authorize
- legitimatise
- favor
- include
- bear
- stand
- go for
- countenance
- furlough
- grant
- decriminalise
- let
- suffer
- legitimatize
- tolerate
- brook
- accept
- admit
- legalise
- legitimize
- decriminalize
- favour
- endure
- stomach
Antonyms
Etymology
- allouen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- alouer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. allow
Antonyms
Etymology
- allouen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- alouer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. allow
verb. ['əˈlaʊ'] give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause.
Antonyms
Etymology
- allouen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- alouer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. allow
verb. ['əˈlaʊ'] allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something.
Antonyms
Etymology
- allouen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- alouer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. allow
verb. ['əˈlaʊ'] make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain.
Etymology
- allouen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- alouer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. allow
verb. ['əˈlaʊ'] grant as a discount or in exchange.
Antonyms
Etymology
- allouen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- alouer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. allow
verb. ['əˈlaʊ'] allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- allouen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- alouer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. allow
verb. ['əˈlaʊ'] allow the other (baseball) team to score.
Antonyms
Etymology
- allouen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- alouer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
10. allow
verb. ['əˈlaʊ'] afford possibility.
Antonyms
Etymology
- allouen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- alouer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))