Allow and Relax

Allow

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

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Relax and allow are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Relax" instead a verb "Allow".

Nearby Words: allowance, allowable, allowing

Relax verb - To get rid of nervous tension or anxiety.

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Allow and relax are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Allow" instead a verb "Relax".

Nearby Words: relaxed, relaxation, relaxing

In one episode, his psychiatrist prescribes him pills that allow him to relax and reduce his OCD.

Source: Hyper Awareness
When they hear its Ren, they relax a little and allow it to continue, though theyre not very happy.

Source: Visual Novel / They Are My Noble Masters
The bad ending has the protagonist surrender the bone while the demon allow him or her to relax with a couple of servants.

Source: Video Game / Ecstatica

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