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Allow In A Sentence: 23 Examples For Better English Fluency

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Today we will practice 23 examples of allow in a sentence, from easy to advanced level English. We’ll also practice “allow me to”. These will all help give us get better English fluency if we practice saying them and also using them in appropriate conversations.

Let’s define allow + 5 examples of sentences with allow

Allow is a verb, and it means to let someone do something. For instance, you allow your child to watch TV. It is also used to discuss what we can’t do. For example:

  1. We aren’t allowed to drive without a license. It’s against the law. 

Another way to remember the allow meaning, is to picture the word permit. That is almost the same. For instance:

  1. My parents permit me to stay up until 10 pm.
  2. My parents allow me to stay up until 10 pm.

They are just the same. Also, if we want to sound more casual in our English speaking, another word that means the same as allow is let. The main difference is when using let, we do not use to.  Examples are as follows:

  1. My manager lets me take breaks whenever I like.
  2. My company doesn’t let me go home before 5 pm.

Allow in a sentence: 3 Easy examples

Here are some easy examples of allow in a sentence.

  1. They allow him to watch TV.
  2. We allow her to use a computer.
  3. I allow my dog to play in the garden.

Allow in a sentence: 3 intermediate examples

Here are some examples of allow in a sentence for intermediate English learners.

  1. They usually allow him to watch TV on the weekend.
  2. We allow her to use a computer for one hour per day.
  3. I allow my dog to play in the garden if it is dry outside.

Allow in a sentence: 3 advanced examples

Here are some examples of sentences with allow for advanced English learners. Here we will use expressions that include adverbs.

  1. They eventually allowed him to watch TV. After he had done his homework!
  2. We allowed her to use the computer, and she quickly said thank you!
  3. The school definitely doesn’t allow people to color their hair.

Allow me to sentences: let’s be polite with 3 examples 

We use the expression allow me to, when we are making a polite offer or request. Here are some examples of sentences with allow me to:

  1. Allow me to open the door for you.
  2. You look cold. Allow me to close the window.
  3. That work looks very tricky. Allow me to help.

Allow me to introduce: 3 example sentences

On a similar level to allow me, “allow me to introduce” is a polite and formal way of introducing someone. Here are some examples using this structure.

  1. Hello everybody. Allow me to introduce our new CEO, Mr. Klein.
  2. Allow me to introduce my fiancé, Emma.
  3. Greetings class. Allow me to introduce today’s speaker, Mr. Smith.

Allow for sentences: 4 examples 

The expression allow for means to anticipate or expect something, and make adjustments accordingly. For instance, if we are traveling into London, we have to expect that traffic could be bad at rush hour. We should allow for that. This means we would leave home earlier, or arrange our meetings for a later time in the day. Here are some example sentences using allow for.   

  1. If you’re having a layover in Vancouver, you should allow for any potential delays.
  2. Although Michael is coming back to the office after sick leave, you should allow for that. He might not be completely ready to work.
  3. My dog is recovering from his leg injury, so when walking him please allow for that.

Using allow in a sentence for better English fluency

Today we’ve defined allow, looked at “allow me to”, and practiced 23 examples of allow in a sentence. If you have read them all several times, repeated them smoothly, and then tried to say some of them from memory, then I’m sure it has helped you gain better English fluency. Next time it is appropriate, try to include allow in your English conversations!