What does allow for mean?
Definitions for allow for
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Princeton's WordNet
leave, allow for, allow, provideverb
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"
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allow forverb
To take into account when making plans.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of allow for in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of allow for in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of allow for in a Sentence
We have to allow for the negative feelings to be expressed and then the child is free to feel the positive ones.
We will never allow for anyone to strike fear into our hearts because we are Jews, we are not going to allow the violence in the Middle East to spill out onto the streets of Los Angeles.
Electricity is a big problem here, it often cuts (off) several times a day, so these buildings are structured in a way that prevents overheating. The curvatures allow for an even distribution of wind for an enhanced cooling effect.
If you remove planet nine from the model and instead allow for lots of small objects scattered across a wide area, collective attractions between those objects could just as easily account for the eccentric orbits we see in some TNOs.
We all play a part in water conservation and ensuring we are responsible for our water usage. Reducing outdoor watering will allow for the City’s water system to recharge as well as reduce stress on Lake Waco, the region’s primary water supply.
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