ALLOWING Synonyms: 339 Similar and Opposite Words

allowing 1 of 2

noun

as in permitting

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allowing

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verb

present participle of allow

as in having

to give permission for or to approve of flash photography is not allowed inside the church

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as in letting

to give permission to a boarding school that does not allow students to go on weekend trips without written permission

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as in tolerating

to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference only a lazy gardener would allow the weeds to grow that high

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as in admitting

to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly I'll allow I probably said more than I should have

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as in allotting

to give as a share or portion allowed each camper one match to light his fire

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as in enabling

to make able or possible a patient's canceled appointment allowed the doctor to squeeze in a few extra phone calls

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as in reflecting

to make a statement of one's opinion he allowed that their new house looked very nice

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as in thinking

chiefly Southern & Midland to have as an opinion people in these parts allow that everyone is entitled to one mistake in life, even if it's a doozy

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as in intending

chiefly Southern & Midland to have in mind as a purpose or goal I allow to go hunting before the season is over

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Recent Examples of allowing

Noun

The Stresa shoe was a key model in the collection, drawing on the aesthetic of modern unlined loafers, with a sleek silhouette thanks to the ultra-flexible sole allowing for natural movement. — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 June 2026

Verb

Luke Halls’ video and projections add another layer of visual unease, allowing screens and technology inside the home to become as suspicious as its shadowy corners. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 After an infield single put runners on the corners with one out, Aranda beat out a double-play attempt allowing Vilade to score. — CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Designed with only three walls, the set creates a stage-like environment, allowing relatives and actors to step into their younger selves and provide input as the cameras roll. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 During his short time heading the central bank, Warsh has stressed the importance of allowing the market to employ price discovery. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 If Carrick elects to pair Baleba with Mainoo, Baleba can take on the role of hard-running physical enforcer for the academy graduate, allowing Mainoo to focus on ball-progression duties. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said AI risks allowing younger students to skip essential steps in learning reading, writing and mathematics, amid a broader decline in Norwegian education test scores. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 The coupon refreshes daily in the Wendy's app, allowing customers to redeem it each day during the promotion. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 The work is being built around a modular open systems approach, allowing newer technologies to be incorporated without requiring a complete redesign of the aircraft. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowing

Noun

About 12% of the world's population — 987 million people — will be able to see all phases of the eclipse, according to Time and Date, weather permitting.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
His government has implemented policies that slow energy permitting and development, canceled billions in grants for hundreds of clean energy projects and spent nearly $4 billion to buy back leases to stop offshore wind projects.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of permitting

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Sporting is planning to stay with its MLS model of having two DPs and four U22 roster spots that only charge a certain number against the salary cap.

— PJ Green August 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
The number of Americans who report having six or more close friends has plunged by 50% this century, and the number of people reporting no close friends has skyrocketed by 400% over that same time period.

— Ken Stern, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of having

Verb

His first job out of law school was as a judge’s clerk at the Court of Appeal of New Zealand, giving him a front-row seat to consequential decisions—and to people who could disagree fiercely without letting those disagreements become personal.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
With his final book, however, Morris refuses to draw conclusions, letting the ambiguity of Surrealists’ meanings stand.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of letting

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Furthermore, relationships themselves teach basic psychological capacities such as regulating emotions, tolerating disappointment, and negotiating differences—skills which therapy is supposed to cultivate.

— David H. Rosmarin, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
Either way, civilizationism would prescribe a more consistent strategy of military withdrawal from the region, a tack tantamount to tolerating Chinese hegemony in its sphere.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of tolerating

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Inevitably, team evil has cooler powers, like Sindel’s scream and Kung Lao’s hat of doom, but in addition to allotting an inordinate amount of its combat time to Shao Kahn, who’s just a hulking guy with a hammer, the movie’s big visual idea is characters blasting one another with beams.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 6 May 2026
The framework proposes allotting $20 million of it to the Rays.

— Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026

Definition of allotting

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This week, there was a major breakthrough when DNA provided by her sister, Burks, was determined to be a match, enabling investigators to finally identify the 1995 victim as Lydia.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Unlike conventional lithium-ion cells, these batteries replace the liquid electrolyte with a solid ceramic material, potentially enabling higher energy density and improved reliability.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of enabling

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Former Pro Bowl receiver Allen Robinson II announced his retirement on his 33rd birthday, reflecting in a video on Instagram about an 11-year NFL journey that ended with his hometown Lions.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Elsewhere, Newcastle and Bournemouth rank in the top 10 highest spenders over five years but among the bottom five over the past three, reflecting sizeable recent sales by each club.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026