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by bkw » Tue Jun 05, 2012 8:32 pm
You can allow someone to do something.

How about allow for? What does it mean, and when should I use it?

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by Kasia@EconomistGMAT » Wed Jun 06, 2012 6:08 am
"To allow for" means to make it possible for something to happen or for someone to do something, especially something helpful or useful.
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Our new system will allow for more efficient use of resources.
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