allowed
pronunciation
How to pronounce allowed in British English:
UK [ə'laʊd]
How to pronounce allowed in American English:
US [ə'laʊd]
Word Origin
- allowed (adj.)
- late 14c., "praised;" mid-15c., "assigned as a due share;" late 15c., "permitted," past participle adjective from allow.
Example
- 1. He allowed women to wear pants at public events .
- 2. We allowed a smaller down payment .
- 3. They even allowed inbound link checking .
- 4. Should kids be allowed to vote ?
- 5. Why is this allowed to happen ?