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Meanings of Allow

Verb

  • To let someone do something or have something.
  • To agree that something is true or that someone can do something.
  • To give permission for something to happen.
  • To make room for something to happen.

Explanation of the word: Allow

Allow means giving permission. If your teacher says you can have a snack, she is allowing you to eat.

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Translations for the word: Allow

hindi
अनुमति देना (anumati dena)

anumati dena

इजाजत (ijazat)

ijazat

अनुमति (anumati)

anumati

   

Synonyms for the word: Allow

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Allow

What does 'allow' mean?
The word 'allow' means to let someone do something or to give permission.
How do you pronounce 'allow'?
You pronounce 'allow' like this: uh-lou.
What is the origin of the word 'allow'?
The word 'allow' comes from the Old French word 'alouer', which means to approve or to grant.
What is the meaning of 'allow' in Kannada?
The word 'allow' in Kannada is 'ಅನುಮತಿಸು' (Anumatisu).