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allowed

4 definitions • 15 examples
1
past simple and past participle of
2
to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening:

Examples:

[ + to infinitive ] Do you think Dad will allow you to go to Jamie's party?
You're not allowed to talk during the exam.
Her proposals would allow (= make it possible for) more people to stay in full-time education.
The loophole has allowed hundreds of drink-drivers to avoid prosecution.
Prisoners have been moved to allow the demolition of part of the prison.
Pets aren't allowed in this hotel.
[ + -ing verb ] Smoking is not allowed in this restaurant.
[ + two objects ] He didn't allow us enough time to finish the test.
Red Cross officials were allowed access to the prison for the first time a few days ago.
At the weekend I allow myself (= I give myself the special pleasure of having) a box of chocolates.
How much time do you allow yourself (= make available to yourself) to get ready in the morning?
3
a polite expression used when offering to help in some way:

Examples:

You can't carry all those bags yourself - please, allow me.
4
to admit or agree that something is true:

Examples:

She allowed that she might have been too suspicious.

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