English

allow

əˈlaʊ
Meaning: to permit; to give permission
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base allow
3rd person singular present allows
Present participle allowing
Past allowed
Will future will allow
Going-to future going to allow
Imperative negative don't allow / do not allow

Example sentences

Pets are not allowed in this hotel.
Pets are not allowed in this hotel.
There is no more of this nonsense allowed.
There is no more of this nonsense allowed.
Only adults are allowed to enter the casino.
Only adults are allowed to enter the casino.
Only invited guests are allowed to enter the private party.
Only invited guests are allowed to enter the private party.
The plan works as far as the budget allows.
The plan works to the extent that the budget allows.

Usage Notes

Used when someone is given permission to do something or when something is permitted by rules. It can also mean to make something possible.

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