allow
/əˈlaʊ/
English B1 · IntermediateverbSociety
allow (verb) means to let someone do something.
Persian: اجازه دادن
Meaning of allow
| Word | allow |
|---|---|
| Definition | to let someone do something |
| Persian | اجازه دادن |
| Pronunciation | /əˈlaʊ/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | B1 (Intermediate) |
Example sentence
Phones are not allowed in the exam.
تلفن همراه در امتحان مجاز نیست.
Word forms of allow
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| verb | allow |
| noun | allowance |
Synonyms of allow
permit, let
Opposites of allow
forbid
Common phrases with allow
- allow someone to
- not allowed
- allow time for
Related English words
culturethe way of life, customs and beliefs of a group of people · B1independentnot controlled by anyone else; able to do things yourself · B1influencethe power to change how someone thinks or acts · B1circumstancea fact or condition connected with an event or situation · B2committo promise to do something, or to do something wrong · B2establishto start or set up something that will last · B2autonomythe freedom to make your own decisions · C1consensusan opinion that all members of a group agree with · C1
Questions about allow
What does allow mean?
allow (verb) means to let someone do something.
What is the Persian meaning of allow?
allow means اجازه دادن in Persian.
What level is the word allow?
allow is a English B1 (intermediate) word.
What is another word for allow?
Words close in meaning to allow include permit, let.
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