Synonyms of 'allow'
1 (verb)
to permit someone to do something
Smoking will not be allowed.Synonyms
permit
, I was permitted to bring my camera into the concert.
Our constitution does not permit the sending of troops.
approve
, MPs approved the bill by a majority of 97.
enable
, , The authorities have refused visas to enable them to enter the country.
endure
, I simply can't endure another moment of her company.
license
, the council can license a U.S. company to produce the drug
brook
, The army will brook no weakening of its power.
endorse
, I can endorse this statement wholeheartedly.
warrant
, The allegations are serious enough to warrant an investigation.
tolerate
, I will not tolerate breaches of the code of conduct.
put up with (informal)
, authorize
, We are willing to authorize a police raid.
stand
, He hates vegetables and can't stand curry.
suffer
, She doesn't suffer fools gladly and, in her view, most people are fools.
bear
He can't bear to talk about it, even to me.
Opposites
2 (verb)
to permit someone to do something
Would you allow me to accompany you?Synonyms
let
, Mum didn't let us have sweets very often.
permit
, This method of cooking permits the heat to penetrate evenly.
sanction
, He may seem ready to sanction the use of force.
entitle
, , , , Your contract entitles you to a full refund.
consent to
, countenance
, The planners will not countenance any changes to the exterior of the barn.
concede to
, assent to
, give leave to
, give the green light for
, give a blank cheque to
Opposites
3 (verb)
to set aside
Please allow 28 days for delivery.Synonyms
give
, , You're a bright enough kid, I'll give you that.
grant
, France has agreed to grant him political asylum.
spare
, He suggested that his country could not spare the troops.
devote
, He decided to devote the rest of his life to music.
assign
, Later in the year, she'll assign them research papers.
allocate
, Tickets will be allocated to those who apply first.
set aside
, , earmark
, , Extra money has been earmarked for the new projects.
allot
We were allotted half an hour to address the committee.
4 (verb)
to acknowledge (a point or claim)
He allows that the development may result in social inequality.Synonyms
acknowledge
, I acknowledge that I made a mistake.
accept
, I do not accept that there is any kind of crisis in the industry.
admit
, I am willing to admit that I do make mistakes.
grant
, The magistrates granted that the charity was justified in bringing the action.
recognize
, , I recognize my own shortcomings.
concede
, She finally conceded that he was right.
confess
, I must confess I'm not a great sports enthusiast.
acquiesce
They seemed to acquiesce in the decision.
phrasal verb
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of accept
to consider something as true
I do not accept that there is any kind of crisis in the industry.
in the sense of acquiesce
to agree to what someone wants
They seemed to acquiesce in the decision.
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