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CEFR B1 · Verbs
allow
/əˈlaʊ/ 📚 Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
To allow means to let someone do something or to permit something to happen. It gives permission.
Synonyms
permit
let
authorize
enable
grant
Antonyms
forbid
prohibit
prevent
deny
ban
Translations
allow in your language
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عربي
يعني أن تسمح لشخص ما بفعل شيء أو تسمح بحدوث شيء.
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اردو
اس کا مطلب ہے کسی کو کچھ کرنے کی اجازت دینا۔
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हिंदी
इसका मतलब है किसी को कुछ करने की अनुमति देना।
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中文
意思是允许某人做某事或允许某事发生。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
It means to say 'yes' to someone doing something. You give them permission. You let it happen.
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Memory TipRemember 'allow' sounds a bit like 'all clear' to do something.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
My parents allow (let) me to stay up late on weekends.
The school does not allow (permit) students to use their phones in class.
Will the teacher allow (give permission) us to hand in the homework tomorrow?
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