ALLOWING Synonyms: 339 Similar and Opposite Words

allowing 1 of 2

noun

as in permitting

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allowing

2 of 2

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

Consequently, allowing road vehicles to utilize red diesel without penalty would effectively function as a temporary tax reduction for diesel consumers. — CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 The entrance to the loft space is flanked by colorful, translucent plastic strips, allowing light and people to easily pass through. — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 The design by m2atelier respected this botanical heritage, restoring the garden’s original structure while allowing the landscape to guide many decisions. — Elena Dallorso, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 During an El Niño, those trade winds die down, allowing the warm water that piled up in the western Pacific to flow back east in the form of a Kelvin wave. — Justine Calma, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026 Rapid Model Evolution Traditional technology platforms typically evolve over multiyear cycles, allowing organizations to establish predictable cost, capacity and investment plans. — Sudipto Dasgupta, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 An executive order signed in June established a program allowing companies to voluntarily provide the federal government access to powerful models before their public release. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 Female athlete advocates warn that allowing biological males into women's divisions steals roster spots, playing time, and leadership roles from actual women. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The conference is allowing a number of artists with lived experience to showcase their work. — John Ramos, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowing

Noun

The Cotton House has a charming interior patio with lush vegetation, where meals from the Batuar Bar & Restaurant are served (weather permitting).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The city has launched a business concierge program to help local businesses navigate city services, such as permitting and other matters, streamlining services.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of permitting

Verb

Elsewhere in the conversation, both musicians found common ground on the downsides of having online visibility.

— DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2026
According to a source, McMullen is the front-runner for the TV play-by-play job because he’s viewed as having considerable natural talent as a broadcaster.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of having

Verb

Nathan is offended and starts going on his usual rant about not tolerating disrespect toward his family.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Egyptian authorities alternated over the decades between tolerating and repressing the group, which was permitted to field candidates in elections for brief periods.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of tolerating

Verb

The president, who generally resists admitting fault, has recently made several reversals responding to ethical concerns.

— Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026
The hospital has been placed under quarantine, Mayor Maxim Modin said Friday, no longer admitting or discharging patients, and its laboratory halted carrying out routine tests.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of admitting

Verb

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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The aerospace company, led by Elon Musk, struck a deal to acquire a nationwide low-band spectrum that will advance Starlink’s wireless capabilities by enabling the signal to pass through walls and other obstacles.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
Google, Visa, and Mastercard are building systems enabling AI agents to make payments and access credentials like credit cards.

— Caryn Seidman Becker, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of enabling

Verb

At the beginning, everything feels controlled, clean and carefully composed, reflecting how this family wants to see itself.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The crowds outside Comme des Garçons and Rick Owens still offer a distinct point of view, reflecting communities built around an aesthetic rather than a marketing exercise.

— Alex Badia, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026