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Allow

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

/əˈlaʊ/

Definitions

  • To give permission for something to happen or be done.
  • To make something possible or feasible.
  • To let someone or something enter, pass, or move freely.

Usage Examples

  • She allowed him to enter the room.
  • The teacher allowed the students extra time to finish the test.
  • We must allow for some time to adjust to the new schedule.

Etymology

From Old French "alouer," from Latin "allōcare," meaning to approve or give permission. The root "ad-" means "toward," and "locare" means "to place." The term has evolved to imply granting permission or the act of making something possible.

Synonyms

  • Permit
  • Authorize
  • Grant
  • Enable
  • Facilitate

Antonyms

  • Forbid
  • Prohibit
  • Deny
  • Restrict

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
English Allow /əˈlaʊ/
Spanish Permitir /peɾmiˈtiɾ/
French Permettre /pɛʁˈmɛtʁ/
German Erlauben /ɛʁˈlaʊbən/
Chinese (Mandarin) 允许 (Yǔnxǔ) /jʊn˥˩ ɕʰy˥˩/
Arabic السماح (Al-Samāḥ) /al-saˈmaːħ/
Russian Разрешать (Razreshat') /rɐzˈrʲeʂətʲ/
Hindi इजाज़त देना (Ijazat dena) /ɪˈdʒɑːzət deːnɑː/
Bengali অনুমতি দেওয়া (Onumoti deoya) /ɔˈnʊmɔt̪i d̪eˈʌ/
Telugu అనుమతి ఇవ్వు (Anumati ivvu) /ɑːnʊˈmɑːt̪ɪ ɪvːʊ/
Tamil அனுமதி வழங்கு (Anumathi vazhangu) /ɑːnʊˈmɑːt̪ɪ vɑːʤəŋɡʊ/
Gujarati આગાહી આપવું (Āgāhī āpvũ) /ɑːɡɑːhiː ˈɑːpʋuː/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • In American English, the emphasis is often on the second syllable: /əˈlaʊ/.
  • In British English, the pronunciation is more evenly stressed: /əˈlaʊ/.

Historical Usage

The verb "allow" has been in use since the 14th century, derived from Old French "alouer" and Latin "allōcare." It originally meant to approve or grant permission and has since expanded to include meanings of making something possible, as well as letting something occur or be done.

Cultural Nuances

In some cultures, the concept of "allowing" is tied to notions of authority and permission. For example, in certain traditions, the act of allowing something may involve a formal process, such as receiving permission from an elder or community leader. In contrast, in more individualistic societies, allowing something can simply mean giving personal consent.

More Information

The word "allow" is often used in both formal and informal contexts to denote permission. It is frequently found in legal documents, contracts, and agreements, where granting permission or enabling actions is of central importance. "Allow" can also be used in a figurative sense to mean facilitating or enabling a situation to develop, such as allowing for flexibility in plans or allowing creativity to flourish.

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