Antonyms of allow from BoostVocab

allow

/ə'laʊ/

Synonyms of allow Antonyms of allow Examples of allow Usage of allow Parts of allow Definition that contains allow Words sounding like allow Explanation of allow

verb
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
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appropriate earmark reserve set aside

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portion allot assign
verb
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
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"This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement"

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let permit
verb
allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something
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"I allow for this possibility"

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take into account

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count on reckon figure calculate forecast estimate
verb
let have
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"Mandela was allowed few visitors in prison"

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grant

Opposite:

deny

type of:
give
verb
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
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"We don't allow dogs here"

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permit tolerate

type of:
countenance let permit
verb
consent to, give permission
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"I cannot allow you to see your exam"

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countenance let permit

Opposite:

disallow

type of:
accept go for consent
verb
allow the other (baseball) team to score
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give up
verb
afford possibility
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"This short story allows of several different interpretations"

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admit
verb
make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain
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"The evidence allows only one conclusion" "allow for mistakes"

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allow for leave provide

type of:
give yield afford
verb
grant as a discount or in exchange
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"The camera store owner allowed me $50 on my old camera"

type of:
discount

Antonyms of allow

deny disallow

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