Talk:allow

These definitions are on Webster's online (not the old Webster, though they may be there, too). That's a copyright issue, right?

Usage examples with a noun, gerund, or infinitive

Could someone consider adding examples of usage of 'allow' with a noun, gerund, or infinitive, as well as explaining/detailing the differences? Thanks a lot. Augustin 12:00, 30 March 2009 (UTC)

Oh, and by "someone", I meant "an English speaker", because there is no crystal-clear answer readily available on the Internet. Thanks in advance. Augustin 12:09, 31 March 2009 (UTC)

transitive verb (Southern U.S.): say or think

transitive verb (Southern U.S.): to state or suppose
He allowed it was time to go.
Microsoft® Encarta® 2009

--Backinstadiums (talk) 10:35, 13 February 2020 (UTC)

Slang Terms [Older Use.] to say; think --Backinstadiums (talk) 10:47, 29 November 2020 (UTC)

allow somebody something

She was very helpful when my mother was ill —I'll allow you that. --Backinstadiums (talk) 21:02, 28 November 2020 (UTC)

Merging allow it

Re @Fay Freak: I would say go for it if you really want to, and especially if you can find variations on the object such as "allow that". Also low it will have to be moved/retargeted. Ioaxxere (talk) 21:15, 7 November 2023 (UTC)