Allow

Synonyms of allow

• authorize
• permit
• let

Antonyms of allow

• forbid
• prohibit
• ban

Collocations of allow

allow access

Frequency: 70 %

The security guard allowed access to the building.

allow time

Frequency: 60 %

Please allow time for the paint to dry before touching it.

allow for

Frequency: 50 %

The budget needs to allow for unexpected expenses.

allow flexibility

Frequency: 45 %

The new policy allows for more flexibility in scheduling.

allow entry

Frequency: 40 %

The bouncer allowed entry to only those with valid IDs.

Idiomatic Expressions for allow

• Phrase: allow me
  Meaning: used to politely ask for permission to do something or speak
  Usage: Allow me to introduce myself, my name is John.