allow

US /əˈlaʊ/

UK /əˈlaʊ/

1.

give (someone) permission to do something

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My parents don't allow me to stay out late.

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Smoking is not allowed in this building.

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permit authorize let enable sanction

2.

let (something) happen or exist

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The rules allow for some flexibility.

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The design allows for easy access to all components.

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enable facilitate make possible accommodate

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allowance allowable allow for make allowances for