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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.

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The precision of this technique allows for remarkable detail.

From Science Daily

Lowering this noise allows for far more precise measurements.

From Science Daily

Ford executives have said they see a lot of potential in developing an even more advanced version of the system that allows for “eyes off” driving.

From The Wall Street Journal

If pipeline gas is a marriage between two countries, seaborne cargoes of the superchilled gas allow for a less committed relationship.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Our initial view is that it is difficult to see how these final rules will lead to any material increase in their provision, and over time may allow for a modest release,” they add.

From The Wall Street Journal

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