Allowance (Verb)
Meaning
Put on a fixed allowance, as of food.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- Carnivores and omnivores in zoos are usually put on a fixed allowance of meat.
- The health food store sells various meal substitutes that can be on a severe calorie allowance to help customers lose weight.
- Farmers are careful to put livestock on a wholesome annual allowance of grains.
- Special dietary allowances of vitamins are put in place to aid in recovery from illness.
- Pregnant women are carefully put on a strict health and nutritional allowance to ensure health.