Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Allows.
Allows - as a verb
Make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
Example: "This permits the water to rush in"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
let3permit10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Consent to, give permission; permit
Example: "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
countenance15let3permit10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accept12consent9go forHyponyms (Broadly Related)
abide8bear6brook11digest8
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disallow12Let have
Example: "Grant permission"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grant6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
deny8Give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
Example: "I will earmark this money for your research"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appropriate17earmark13reserve10Make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain
Example: "This leaves no room for improvement"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allow forleave8provide13Allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something
Example: "I allow for this possibility"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take into accountHypernyms (Closely Related)
calculate13count onestimate10figure10forecast13reckon12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Grant as a discount or in exchange
Example: "The camera store owner allowed me $50 on my old camera"
Example Sentences
"She allows her children to stay up late on the weekends."
"The new software update allows users to customize their settings."
"The teacher allows students to work in groups during class."
"The company policy allows employees to take personal days off."
"The diet plan allows you to eat three small meals a day."
Word Game Points
Is ALLOWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, allows is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ALLOWS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is ALLOWS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, allows is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordALLOWS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is ALLOWS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, allows is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordALLOWS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
