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Allow Meaning for Kids

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What Does Allow Mean?

Verb

  • To let someone do something or have something.
  • To agree that something is true or that someone can do something.
  • To give permission for something to happen.
  • To make room for something to happen.

Allow — Full Explanation

Allow means giving permission. If your teacher says you can have a snack, she is allowing you to eat.

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Allow Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
अनुमति देना (anumati dena)

anumati dena

इजाजत (ijazat)

ijazat

अनुमति (anumati)

anumati

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Frequently Asked Questions About Allow

What does 'allow' mean?
The word 'allow' means to let someone do something or to give permission.
How do you pronounce 'allow'?
You pronounce 'allow' like this: uh-lou.
What is the origin of the word 'allow'?
The word 'allow' comes from the Old French word 'alouer', which means to approve or to grant.
What is the meaning of 'allow' in Kannada?
The word 'allow' in Kannada is 'ಅನುಮತಿಸು' (Anumatisu).