Simple meaning
What does Allow mean?
Allow means to let something happen.
Dictionary definition
To let someone do something or to permit an action.
Example sentences
Allow in a sentence
easy
The teacher will allow one extra minute.
medium
My parents allow me to choose a bedtime story.
hard
The rule allows flexible choices as long as everyone is safe.
Synonyms
Words like Allow
permitUse for officially letting something happen.
letUse for giving simple permission.
Antonyms
Opposite words
forbidUse when something is not allowed.
blockUse when action is stopped.
Word family
Allow word family
Base word
allow
verb
allow
Base form.
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What does allow mean in context?
Allow means allow means to let something happen.
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