Meaning of the word "make allowances for" in English
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make allowances for
US /meɪk əˈlaʊ.ənsɪz fɔːr/
UK /meɪk əˈlaʊ.ənsɪz fɔːr/
Idiom
1.
to consider and tolerate someone's weaknesses or limitations
Example:
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You have to make allowances for his age; he's not as fast as he used to be.
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We should make allowances for the fact that she's new to the job.
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