Synonyms for allowance

noun

1. Portion

   quantity, quota, ration; see share.

2. A periodic gratuity

   stipend, salary, wage, commission, fee, recompense, hire, quarterage, pittance, remittance, gift, grant, travel grant, pension, alimony, annuity, stated maintenance, settled rate, endowment, scholarship, fellowship, prize, bounty, interest, subsidy, honorarium, pay, viaticum, stint, bequest, legacy, inheritance, grant for support, contribution, aid, subvention, pocket money, dole*, handout*, pin money*.

3. Discount

   reduction, deduction, cut, adjustment; see discount.

make allowances (for)