Foundation level · Year 4 · free
allow
verb · Say it: uh-LOW
What it means
Foundationto let someone do something or let something happen
Mum will allow us to stay up late on Friday to watch the film.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- enable
- let
- permit
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- ban
- forbid
- prevent
More examples
- Our teacher does not allow phones in the classroom.
Where the word comes from
From Old French 'alouer', meaning to praise or approve.
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