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Synonyms

allow for

Idioms  
  1. Leave room for, permit, as in We have enough chairs to allow for forty extra guests, or Our denomination allows for a large variety of beliefs. [Early 1700s] Also see make allowance.


Example Sentences

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The Treasury has said the forthcoming legislation would allow for a cut to the grant for 2027-28, but only as a one-off measure.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

"This may allow for the development of novel strategies that target MHC class I and CD4+ T cells to leverage the beneficial side of immunity or mitigate unwanted immune responses."

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Additional conditions allow for shares to keep trickling out into the market ahead of the six-month expiration date.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Getting more countries to sign on to the Accords would allow for even more regional integration and interstate commerce.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

He didn’t allow for my excellent research and study skills.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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