Allow For (Verb)
Meaning
Make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain; "This leaves no room for improvement"; "The evidence allows only one conclusion"; "allow for mistakes"; "leave lots of time for the trip"; "This procedure provides for lots of leeway".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The airline allows for extra baggage on overseas flights.
- Learning different skills allows for a range of future career opportunities.
- The instructions allow for several different techniques to complete the task.
- Planning ahead allows for flexibility and last-minute changes.
- Building contingencies into the budget allows for unexpected expenses.