verb
allow
To accept that something is true.
He allows that her explanation may be correct.
Etymology
Old French alouer could mean to approve or praise. Allowing a claim carries approval into judgment: the speaker grants or accepts that the stated point is true.
More examples
- She allowed that the task had been difficult.
- I will allow that you warned us beforehand.
- The critic allowed the film had several impressive scenes.
Forms
allow · allows · allowed · allowing