|
|
- pronunciation:
laU
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
allows, allowing, allowed |
| definition 1: |
to let; permit.
We allowed him to go.- synonyms:
- authorize, let, permit
- antonyms:
- forbid, prevent, prohibit
- similar words:
- abide, approve, empower, enable, grant, tolerate
|
| definition 2: |
to give or set aside.
Her mother allowed her ten dollars a week for spending money.- synonyms:
- allot
- similar words:
- provide, spare
|
| related words: |
admit, approve, entitle, let, license |
|
|