Definition of "Allow" :

verb: allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something

"I allow for this possibility."

verb: give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

verb: consent to, give permission

"I cannot allow you to see your exam."

verb: allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

"We don't allow dogs here."

verb: let have

"Mandela was allowed few visitors in prison."

verb: grant as a discount or in exchange

"The camera store owner allowed me $50 on my old camera."

verb: make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

"This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement."

verb: allow the other (baseball) team to score

verb: make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain

"The evidence allows only one conclusion."

verb: afford possibility

"This short story allows of several different interpretations."