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allow

/əˈlaʊ/
al · - · low
English Definition
v. to let someone do something
中文释义
允许
Significado en Español
permitir
한국어 뜻
허용하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cho phép
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Example Sentence

My parents allow me to stay out late on weekends.

我父母允许我周末晚归。

Synonyms
permit let authorize
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “allow”:

  1. A forbid
  2. B permit
  3. C prevent
  4. D deny
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B — permit. “allow” means v. to let someone do something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

My strict parents will not ______ me to stay up past nine o'clock.

  1. A forbid
  2. B allow
  3. C prevent
  4. D ban
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B — allow. “allow” means v. to let someone do something

Common questions about “allow”

What does “allow” mean?

allow — v. to let someone do something. In Chinese: 允许.

How do you pronounce “allow”?

allow is pronounced /əˈlaʊ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: al · - · low.

How do you use “allow” in a sentence?

My parents allow me to stay out late on weekends. (我父母允许我周末晚归。)

What are synonyms for “allow”?

permit, let, authorize — all close in meaning to allow (v. to let someone do something).

Is “allow” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. allow appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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