ALLOWING - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
let have
Example: grant permission; Mandela was allowed few visitors in prison
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
grant as a discount or in exchange
Example: The camera store owner allowed me $50 on my old camera
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Verb
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
Example: 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
Meaning 4
Part of speech: Verb
allow the other (baseball) team to score
Example: give up a run
Meaning 5
Part of speech: Verb
make a possibility or provide opportunity for
Example: permit to be attainable or cause to remain; This leaves no room for improvement; The evidence allows only one conclusion; allow for mistakes; leave lots of time for the trip; This procedure provides for lots of leeway
Meaning 6
Part of speech: Verb
afford possibility
Example: This problem admits of no solution; This short story allows of several different interpretations
Meaning 7
Part of speech: Verb
allow or plan for a certain possibility
Example: concede the truth or validity of something; I allow for this possibility; The seamstress planned for 5% shrinkage after the first wash
Meaning 8
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
Meaning 9
Part of speech: Verb
consent to, give permission
Example: She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband; I won't let the police search her basement; I cannot allow you to see your exam
Meaning 10
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
Synonyms
Allow for, Let, Tolerate, Appropriate, Allow
Antonyms
Forbid, Prevent, Disallow, Deny