Another word for allow
VERB
To neither forbid nor prevent
See also:To give one's consent to
See also:To afford an opportunity for
See also:To set aside or distribute as a share
See also:To recognize, often reluctantly, the reality or truth of
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Another word for allow
VERB
To permit an action
- open the floodgates
- open the door to
- give one line
- give one rope
- let things take their course
- give a free hand
- not bat an eye; give carte blanche
- not blink an eye
- give one leeway
- give one one's head
- hear of
- leave the door open to
- grin-and-bear-it
- give free rein to
- give the reins to
- blink at
- give the go-ahead
- give the green light
- leave
- ok
- go-along-with
- countenance
- brook
- put-up-with
- entitle
- enable
- empower
- warrant
- license
- authorize
- oblige
- be permissive
- be indulgent of
- indulge
- pass
- release
- have no objection
- gratify
- put no obstacles in the way of
- humor
- commission
- certify
- endorse
- accredit
- give leave
- approve of
- approve
- accord
- privilege
- bear
- stand for
- acquiesce
- yield
- agree to
- be favorable to
- favor
- tolerate
- suffer
- give permission
- grant permission
- consent to
- grant
- sanction
- let
- permit
To grant a request or assertion
See also:To include in an estimate
Synonym Study
- Suffer , now somewhat rare in this sense, is closely synonymous with allow and may connote passive consent or reluctant tolerance
- Let may imply positive consent but more often stresses the offering of no opposition or resistance, sometimes connoting negligence, lack of power, etc. don't let this happen again
- Allow and permit imply power or authority to give or deny consent, allow connoting a refraining from the enforcement of usual requirements honor students were allowed to miss the examinations, and permit more positively suggesting formal consent or authorization she was permitted to talk to the prisoner
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