Definitions and Examples of allow, permit, authorize
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To give permission for something to happen or be done.
Example
The teacher will allow extra time for students who need it to complete the test.
To give official authorization or approval for something to happen or be done.
Example
The city council will permit the construction of a new shopping mall in the downtown area.
To give official permission or power to do something.
Example
The bank manager will authorize the release of funds from the account.
Key Differences: allow vs permit vs authorize
- 1Allow is a general term that means to give permission for something to happen or be done.
- 2Permit is a more formal term that implies official authorization or approval.
- 3Authorize is the most formal term that implies giving official permission or power to do something.
Effective Usage of allow, permit, authorize
- 1Legal Documents: Use permit or authorize in legal documents to indicate official approval or permission.
- 2Everyday Conversations: Use allow in everyday conversations to indicate permission or agreement.
- 3News Reports: Use permit or authorize in news reports to indicate official approval or permission for an event or activity.
Remember this!
The antonyms of ban are allow, permit, and authorize. These words convey the opposite meaning of ban, which is to give permission or approval for something. Use allow for general permission, permit for official authorization, and authorize for official permission or power.
