allow

Definition

  • v. let have
  • v. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
  • v. allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something
  • v. grant as a discount or in exchange

Word forms

Past participle
allowed
Present participle
allowing
Third person singular
allows
Past tense
allowed

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    The teacher allowed the students to use their notes during the exam.

  2. vi.

    It is hard to allow for the fact that people can change so quickly.

  3. 計

    The system will allow users to enter commands freely.