Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

allow for

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.00 in modern English

Syllables
al-low -for
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To take into account, consider.

Transitive verb

verb

To make possible; to allow.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

allows for (present, singular) allowing for (participle, present) allowed for (participle, past) allowed for (past)

Synonyms

leave allow provide

Questions

What does allow for mean?
To take into account, consider.

How to pronounce allow for

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