ALLOW - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
let have
Example: grant permission; Mandela was allowed few visitors in prison
Categories: Give
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
Example: I will earmark this money for your research; She sets aside time for meditation every day
Categories: Assign, Allot, Portion
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Verb
allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something
Example: I allow for this possibility; The seamstress planned for 5% shrinkage after the first wash
Categories: Calculate, Estimate, Reckon, Count on, Figure, Forecast
Meaning 4
Part of speech: Verb
grant as a discount or in exchange
Example: The camera store owner allowed me $50 on my old camera
Categories: Discount
Meaning 5
Part of speech: Verb
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
Example: We don't allow dogs here; Children are not permitted beyond this point; We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital
Categories: Permit, Allow, Let, Countenance
Synonyms
Allow for, Let, Tolerate, Appropriate, Allow
Antonyms
Forbid, Prevent, Disallow, Deny
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "allow" comes from Medieval Latin allocō. It started in Medieval Latin allaudāre. Then it appeared in Anglo-Norman allouer. Later, people used it in Middle English allowen. Many other languages have similar words:.
- German: erlauben
- Proto-Germanic: *uzlaubijaną
🧩 Fun Fact
Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.