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The teacher will allow one extra minute.
What does Allow mean?
Allow means to let something happen.
Dictionary definition
To let someone do something or to permit an action.
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Allow in a sentence
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My parents allow me to choose a bedtime story.
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The rule allows flexible choices as long as everyone is safe.
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Allow
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uh · low · strongest beat: low
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WordAllow.
Partverb.
MeaningAllow means to let something happen.
ExampleExample: The teacher will allow one extra minute.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- uh · low
- Strongest beat
- low
- Ending
- low
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on low.
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allow
verb
allow
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