allow
/əˈlaʊ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: allows · allowing
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To let one have as a suitable share of something.
Verb
Examples
to allow a servant his liberty; to allow a free passage; to allow one day for rest
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To present something as possible or reasonable.
Verb
Examples
The event allows of only one interpretation.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “allow” mean?
To let one have as a suitable share of something.
Is “allow” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.