Allow and Assent

Allow

Allow verb - To give permission for or to approve of.
Usage example: flash photography is not allowed inside the church

Assent is a synonym for allow in agree topic. In some cases you can use "Assent" instead a verb "Allow", when it comes to topics like consent, approve of.

Nearby Words: allowance, allowable, allowing

Assent

Assent verb - To give or express one's approval (as to a proposal).

Allow is a synonym for assent in agreement topic. Sometimes you can use "Allow" instead a verb "Assent", if it concerns topics such as agree, approve of, permission.

Nearby Words: assenting, assented
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