word
Allow
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/ʌˈlaʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
allow
Dictionary meaning
To plan for a certain possibility.
Examples
- We've allowed several different outcomes in our planning.
- I allowed the funds to be used for renovations.
Synonyms: take into account
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