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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 size of a window should allow for a maximum overhead reach of 71.9 inches and 21.9 inches while reaching out, according to the recommendation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“I’m not someone that could start at a comedy club, my personality doesn’t allow for it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Doing so would provide Iran with “relatively ample spare storage capacity” after the shutdown and would allow for “a smoother restart of operations.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

"They allow for the exchange of information on resources and animal migrations, the forming of partnerships, and temporary access to other territories in the event of a crisis."

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

The forest was deep green and far too much like the scene in last night’s dream to allow for peace of mind.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

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