Definitions and Examples of allow, permit, authorize
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To give permission or consent for something to happen.
Example
My parents allow me to stay up late on weekends.
To give authorization or approval for something to take place.
Example
The company does not permit smoking on its premises.
To give official permission or power to do something.
Example
The bank manager needs to authorize the loan before it can be approved.
Key Differences: allow vs permit vs authorize
- 1Allow is a general term that means to give permission or consent for something to happen.
- 2Permit is a more formal term that implies giving official authorization or approval.
- 3Authorize is a legal term that refers to 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.
- 2Everyday Conversations: Use allow in everyday conversations to express permission or consent.
- 3Business Transactions: Use authorize in business transactions to indicate official approval or power.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unallow are allow, permit, and authorize. These words convey the opposite meaning of unallow, which is to give permission or approval for something to happen. Use these words in legal documents, everyday conversations, and business transactions to indicate official approval or express permission or consent.
