Allow Synonyms

47 allow synonyms include permit, let, authorize, give someone permission to, give authorization to, give leave to, sanction, grant, and license. Allow is a verb, and its antonyms are prevent, forbid, and deny. Here are some additional synonyms for "allow" with example sentences.

Another word for Allow

47 other ways to say allow.

1. permit

  • tolerate  
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  • suffer
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  • say the word  
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  • sanction  
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  • qualify
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  • permit  
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  • OK
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  • license  
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  • let  
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  • legitimatize  
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  • legitimate
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  • legalize  
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  • grant someone the right  
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  • grant
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  • give the thumbs up to  
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  • give the OK to  
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  • give the green light to  
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  • give the go-ahead to  
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  • give someone permission to  
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  • give someone/something the nod  
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  • give one's consent/assent to  
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  • give one's blessing to  
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  • give leave to  
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  • give authorization to  
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  • entitle
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  • enable  
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  • empower  
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  • countenance  
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  • consent to  
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  • brook  
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  • authorize  
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  • assent to  
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  • approve of  
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  • agree to  
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  • admit of  
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  • acquiesce in  
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  • accede to  
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2. admit

Use allow in a Sentence

Adaptations allow species to thrive in extreme climates.

Please allow me to help.

Some jurisdictions allow trials in absentia.

They allow students to retake.