Allow of and Want

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

Want verb - To have an earnest wish to own or enjoy.

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Allow of and want are semantically related. You can use "Allow of" instead a verb "Want".

Nearby Words: wanting, wanted

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