allow for

phrasal verb

allowed for; allowing for; allows for

: to think about or plan for (something that will or might happen in the future)

When purchasing property, the company should allow for possible future growth/expansion.

: to consider (something) when one makes a calculation

The total distance, allowing for detours, is about 10 miles.

If you allow for inflation, he's actually earning less money now than he was 10 years ago.

: to make (something) possible

The design of the system allows for easy upgrades.

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The margin also allows for easier passage of constitutional amendments directly to voters. —

Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024 This amendment would allow for monthly extensions up to June 17, 2025, if necessary. —

Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 Zoning laws also need to be updated to allow for higher-density housing near job centers and transit. —

Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024 By pairing two drivers to vibrate in opposite directions, the technology allows for bigger sound with fewer distortions. —

Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for allow for