allow
allow is a valid 5-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words with Friends.
What does allow mean?
Give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause.
Grant as a discount or in exchange.
“The camera store owner allowed me $50 on my old camera”
Make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen.
“This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement”
Allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something.
“I allow for this possibility”
Let have.
“Mandela was allowed few visitors in prison”
Allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting.
“We don't allow dogs here”
Consent to, give permission.
“I cannot allow you to see your exam”
Allow the other (baseball) team to score.
Afford possibility.
“This short story allows of several different interpretations”
Make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain.
“The evidence allows only one conclusion”
“allow for mistakes”