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- pronunciation:
laU
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
allows, allowing, allowed |
| definition 1: |
When you allow someone to do something, you let them do it. They can do it because you say it is OK. When something is allowed, it is OK to do. If swimming is allowed at a beach, it means that people can swim there.
Amy's parents allowed her to stay up late to watch the movie.Our dog is not allowed to lie on the living room couch.The swimming pool is not very deep, so diving is not allowed.- synonyms:
- authorize, let, permit
- antonyms:
- forbid, prevent, prohibit
- similar words:
- approve, grant, tolerate
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| definition 2: |
When animals or people are allowed to be in a place, it is OK for them to be there. If pets are allowed at a hotel, it means that you can bring your pet into the hotel.
Cats are allowed in our apartment building, but not dogs. |
| definition 3: |
"Allow" sometimes means to give. If your teacher allows you an hour to finish your work, it means that she gives you an hour to do the work.
Joe's mom allowed him a little more money to spend during their vacation.My sister says that the high school doesn't allow the kids much time for lunch.- similar words:
- provide, spare
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| related words: |
admit, approve, license |
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