English Dictionary
Definition allow in British English
allow
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[transitive]
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
to give someone permission to do or have something
She only allows the children to watch television at weekends.
I'm on a diet but I allow myself an occasional piece of cake.
to give someone or something the time or opportunity to do something
Unfortunately, they didn't allow me to explain the thinking behind my decision.
to make certain that you have enough of something such as time, food, or money for a particular purpose
to decide that a piece of information is acceptable in a court of law
