allow
verb
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
“This permits the water to rush in”
“This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement”
consent to, give permission
“She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband”
“I won't let the police search her basement”
Oppositesdisallowlet have
“grant permission”
“Mandela was allowed few visitors in prison”
SynonymsgrantOppositesdenygive or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
“I will earmark this money for your research”
“She sets aside time for meditation every day”
make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain
“This leaves no room for improvement”
“The evidence allows only one conclusion”
allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something
“I allow for this possibility”
“The seamstress planned for 5% shrinkage after the first wash”
Synonymstake into accountafford possibility
“This problem admits of no solution”
“This short story allows of several different interpretations”
Synonymsadmitallow the other (baseball) team to score
“give up a run”
Synonymsgive upgrant as a discount or in exchange
“The camera store owner allowed me $50 on my old camera”
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
“We don't allow dogs here”
“Children are not permitted beyond this point”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University