Definition of allows

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • allows is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • allows is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • allows is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of allows


  • give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. appropriate
    2. earmark
    3. reserve
    4. set aside
  • make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen (verb)

    Examples

    1. This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement

    Synonyms

    1. let
    2. permit
  • allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something (verb)

    Examples

    1. I allow for this possibility

    Synonyms

    1. take into account
  • let have (verb)

    Examples

    1. Mandela was allowed few visitors in prison

    Synonyms

    1. grant
  • allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting (verb)

    Examples

    1. We don't allow dogs here

    Synonyms

    1. permit
    2. tolerate
  • consent to, give permission (verb)

    Examples

    1. I cannot allow you to see your exam

    Synonyms

    1. countenance
    2. let
    3. permit
  • allow the other (baseball) team to score (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. give up
  • afford possibility (verb)

    Examples

    1. This short story allows of several different interpretations

    Synonyms

    1. admit
  • make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain (verb)

    Examples

    1. The evidence allows only one conclusion
    2. allow for mistakes

    Synonyms

    1. allow for
    2. leave
    3. provide
  • grant as a discount or in exchange (verb)

    Examples

    1. The camera store owner allowed me $50 on my old camera

See definition of allows in Merriam Webster