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