allow

8 points English 5 letters Very common Commonness #1,197 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

verb

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

/ʌlˈaʊ/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

consent to, give permission

allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

let have

make a possibility or provide opportunity for

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

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