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allow for

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈlaʊ fɚ/ · UK /əˈlaʊ fə/

allow for means: To consider something when making a plan, calculation, or judgment.

verb

CONSIDER IN PLANNINGB2

To consider something when making a plan, calculation, or judgment.

  • Allow for delays on the road.
  • We hadn't allowed for the extra cost.
  • Does your estimate allow for changes in prices?

How to use it: allow for something (Allow for heavy traffic when planning your journey.)

Similar words: consider, take into account, factor in

Opposites: ignore, disregard

Common phrases: allow for delays, allow for something, allow for mistakes

MAKE POSSIBLEB2

To make it possible for something to happen or be done.

  • The room allows for extra seating.
  • Our new schedule allowed for longer lunch breaks.
  • Does this design allow for future expansion?

How to use it: allow for something (The new design allows for easy repairs.); allow for someone to do something (The schedule allows for everyone to take a break.)

Similar words: enable, permit, make possible

Opposites: prevent

Common phrases: allow for growth, allow for something, allow for expansion

Questions about allow for

What does allow for mean?

To consider something when making a plan, calculation, or judgment.

What is allow for in other languages?

Türkçe: hesaba katmak · Español: tener en cuenta · Français: tenir compte de · Deutsch: berücksichtigen · Italiano: tenere conto di · 日本語: 考慮する

How do you pronounce allow for?

In American English /əˈlaʊ fɚ/; in British English /əˈlaʊ fə/.

How do you use allow for in a sentence?

Allow for delays on the road. We hadn't allowed for the extra cost.

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