Allow

5 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To permit someone to do something or to give permission for something to happen.

“Please allow me to explain the situation.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈlaʊ/

Syllables

al·low

Related Words

Synonyms

permit enableauthorize

Antonyms

preventdisallowforbiddeny

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double L's with A, O vowels and W ending.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points; W is valuable at 4 points.

Words Related to Allow

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “allow” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

ablow aflow aglow allod alloo allot alloy

Words you can make from Allow

Shorter words formed from the letters in “allow”.

allo alow awol wall

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “allow”.

allows

Longer words starting with Allow

Words that begin with “allow”.

allows allowed allowing allowance

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