Scrabble & Words with friends points
- allows is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
- allows is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
- allows is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11
Definition of allows
- give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause (verb)
Synonyms
- appropriate
- earmark
- reserve
- set aside
- make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen (verb)
Examples
- This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement
Synonyms
- let
- permit
- allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something (verb)
Examples
- I allow for this possibility
Synonyms
- take into account
- let have (verb)
Examples
- Mandela was allowed few visitors in prison
Synonyms
- grant
- allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting (verb)
Examples
- We don't allow dogs here
Synonyms
- permit
- tolerate
- consent to, give permission (verb)
Examples
- I cannot allow you to see your exam
Synonyms
- countenance
- let
- permit
- allow the other (baseball) team to score (verb)
Synonyms
- give up
- afford possibility (verb)
Examples
- This short story allows of several different interpretations
Synonyms
- admit
- make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain (verb)
Examples
- The evidence allows only one conclusion
- allow for mistakes
Synonyms
- allow for
- leave
- provide
- grant as a discount or in exchange (verb)
Examples
- The camera store owner allowed me $50 on my old camera
See definition of allows in Merriam Webster