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- [uh-lou fawr]
- /əˈlaʊ fɔr/
- /əˈlaʊ fɔː(r)/
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- [uh-lou fawr]
- /əˈlaʊ fɔr/
Definitions of allow for words
- phrasal verb allow for If you allow for certain problems or expenses, you include some extra time or money in your planning so that you can deal with them if they occur. 3
- noun allow for to make allowance, provision, etc. for; keep in mind 3
- verb with object allow for to give permission to or for; permit: to allow a student to be absent; No swimming allowed. 1
- verb with object allow for to let have; give as one's share; grant as one's right: to allow a person $100 for expenses. 1
- verb with object allow for to permit by neglect, oversight, or the like: to allow a door to remain open. 1
- verb with object allow for to admit; acknowledge; concede: to allow a claim. 1
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Origin of allow for
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English alowen < Anglo-French al(l)o(u)er to place, allot, allow, Old French aloer to place < Late Latin allocāre; see al-, locus; the older sense “approve, sanction” and Middle English sense “praise” probably by taking the Anglo-French v. as representing Medieval Latin, Latin adlaudāre to praise; see ad-, laud
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Parts of speech for Allow for
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
allow for popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
allow for usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for allow for
verb allow for
- scrutinize — to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
- grant — to bestow or confer, especially by a formal act: to grant a charter.
- recognize — to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
- study — a room, in a house or other building, set apart for private study, reading, writing, or the like.
- regard — to look upon or think of with a particular feeling: to regard a person with favor.
Antonyms for allow for
verb allow for
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
- discard — to cast aside or dispose of; get rid of: to discard an old hat.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
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