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 : 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 will have to be moved/retargeted. Ioaxxere (talk) 21:15, 7 November 2023 (UTC)