Allow and Receive

Allow

Allow verb - To give permission for or to approve of.

Receive and allow are semantically related in take topic. In some cases you can use "Receive" instead a verb "Allow".

Nearby Words: allowance, allowable, allowing

Receive

Receive verb - To offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to.

Allow and receive are semantically related in take topic. Sometimes you can use "Allow" instead a verb "Receive".

Common collocations

power allow power receive power
name allow name receive name
amount allow amount receive amount
sort allow sort receive sort
Other words: number, death, time, damage, items, names, points, powers, abilities.

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / City of Heroes The Atoner: As of Going Rogue, villains can receive missions that allow them to repent and change alignment.
  • How Do I Shot Web? However, Becky stole Geeker before he could receive the programming which would allow him to control those powers (and allow the antagonist to control him).
  • Video Game / Men of War Support Power: Some missions allow you to call in airstrikes, artillery barrages, or simply receive reinforcements.
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