Allowing and Forgiving

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Forgiving and allowing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Forgiving" instead an adjective "Allowing".

Nearby Words: allow, allowance, allowed, allowable

Forgiving adjective - Inclined or able to forgive and show mercy.

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Allowing and forgiving are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Allowing" instead an adjective "Forgiving".

The sequel, thankfully, was much more forgiving, allowing you to get through most levels without much trouble, though it's still challenging to get a high score on them.

Source: Nintendo Hard / Uncategorised
He is a Sin Eater, the only person on Earth capable of forgiving men of their sins and allowing them entrance into Heaven...even after they have been ex-communicated.

Source: Film / The Order
It seems like Data is just forgiving Riker, but Data explains why Riker's actions still saved Data, by allowing a trial to give him a chance.

Source: Recap / Star Trek: The Next Generation S2E9 "The Measure of a Man"

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