Allow and Vow

Allow

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

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

Nearby Words: allowance, allowable, allowing

Vow verb - To make a solemn declaration of intent.

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Allow and vow are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Allow" instead a verb "Vow".

Nearby Words: vowed, vowing

man	allow man	vow man
damage	allow damage	vow damage

It is not unknown for a character to beg another to allow something that would technically fulfill the vow to avoid this.

Source: The Oath-Breaker
Also, Exact Words may be wittingly used by both characters to allow the technical fulfillment of the vow that neither one wants.

Source: Releasing from the Promise
Caligula got better, and then told the senator he wouldn't allow him to commit perjury by refusing to keep his vow.

Source: Series / I, Claudius