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Meaning of allow

verb

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have. Example: to allow a servant his liberty; to allow a free passage; to allow one day for rest
To acknowledge; to accept as true; to concede; to accede to an opinion. Example: to allow a right; to allow a claim; to allow the truth of a proposition
To grant (something) as a deduction or an addition; especially to abate or deduct. Example: To allow a sum for leakage.
To grant license to; to permit; to consent to. Example: Smoking allowed only in designated areas.
To not bar or obstruct. Example: Although I don't consent to their holding such meetings, I will allow them for the time being.

Source: Free Dictionary API.

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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.

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