definition of
allow

[1] #1 allow v. [let, permit] make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen; "This permits the water to rush in"; "This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement"; "This will permit the rain to run off". wn

[2] #2 allow v. [permit, let, countenance] consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam". wn

[3] #3 allow v. [grant] let have; "grant permission"; "Mandela was allowed few visitors in prison". wn

[4] #4 allow v. [appropriate, earmark, set aside, reserve] give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause; "I will earmark this money for your research"; "She sets aside time for meditation every day". wn

[5] #5 allow v. [leave, allow for, provide] make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain; "This leaves no room for improvement"; "The evidence allows only one conclusion"; "allow for mistakes"; "leave lots of time for the trip"; "This procedure provides. wn