Definitions of allow:

• verb:   let have

  Example: "Mandela was allowed few visitors in prison"

• verb:   grant as a discount or in exchange

  Example: "The camera store owner allowed me $50 on my old camera"

• verb:   allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something

  Example: "I allow for this possibility"

• verb:   give or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause
• verb:   allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

  Example: "We don't allow dogs here"

• verb:   make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

  Example: "This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement"

• verb:   allow the other (baseball) team to score
• verb:   afford possibility

  Example: "This short story allows of several different interpretations"

• verb:   consent to, give permission

  Example: "I cannot allow you to see your exam"

• verb:   make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain

  Example: "The evidence allows only one conclusion"