ALLOW
Scrabble letter values: A1L1L1O1W4 = 8
Definition
- verb make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen. — synonyms: let, permit
- verb consent to, give permission. — synonyms: permit, let, countenance
- verb let have. — synonyms: grant
- verb give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause. — synonyms: appropriate, earmark, set_aside, reserve
- verb make a possibility or provide opportunity for. — synonyms: leave, allow_for, provide
- verb allow or plan for a certain possibility. — synonyms: take_into_account
- verb afford possibility. — synonyms: admit
- verb allow the other (baseball) team to score. — synonyms: give_up
- verb grant as a discount or in exchange.
- verb allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting. — synonyms: permit, tolerate
Examples
- “This permits the water to rush in”
- “This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement”
- “This will permit the rain to run off”