Phrasal Verbs

allow for

This page is about the phrasal verb allow for

Meaning

to consider something, or take it into account, when making plans or making a decision

Synonym

take into account

For example

  • allow for sth Don't forget to allow for inflation when estimating your future expenses.

  • allow sth for sth You should allow time for traffic jams when deciding what time to leave for the airport.

Nouns often used as objects with allow for: delays, costs, expenses, traffic jams, bad weather, inflation

Quick Quiz

If I had allowed for extra expenses like medical costs, I wouldn't have

a. made a lot of money

b. spent a lot of money

c. run out of money
a) made a lot of money b) spent a lot of money c) run out of money

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