Allow of and Rule out

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Allow of verb - To make possible especially to the exclusion of other possibilities.

Usage example: I'm afraid the problem doesn't allow of any other solution

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Rule out is an antonym for allow of.

Rule out verb - To prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of.

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Allow of is an antonym for rule out.

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Rule out and Allow of. (2017). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/allow_of/rule_out

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