Synonyms for allow

Other words for “allow”, grouped by meaning.

We found 15 synonyms for “allow”. The most common are let, permit, countenance, grant, appropriate.

verb make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

verb consent to, give permission

Oppositesdisallow

verb let have

Synonymsgrant

Oppositesdeny

verb give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

verb make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain

verb allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something

verb afford possibility

Synonymsadmit

verb allow the other (baseball) team to score

Synonymsgive up

verb allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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