English, 29.01.2021 01:50 yeahmaneee

Entry Word: allow Function: verb

Definition 1: to give permission for or to approve of [Flash photography is not allowed inside church.]
Synonyms have, permit, suffer
Related Words authorize, commission, license (also licence); accede (to), acquiesce, agree (to), assent (to), consent (to), OK (or okay), warrant; accord, concede, grant, sanction, vouchsafe; admit, brook, condone, countenance, endure, support, tolerate
Near Antonyms hinder, impede, obstruct; censure, disallow, disapprove, deny, interdict, refuse, reject, revoke, suppress, withhold; deplore, discountenance, dislike, disfavor, frown (at or on); check, curb, repress, restrain
Antonyms ban, enjoin, forbid, prohibit, proscribe, veto

Definition 2: to give permission to [Cindy's parents sometimes allow her to take the bus to downtown by herself.]
Synonyms let, permit, suffer
Related Words authorize, commission, empower, license (also licence); approve, endorse (also indorse), sanction; free, liberate, release; cater (to), give in (to), humor, indulge
Near Antonyms deter, discourage; bar, block, constrain, curb, frustrate, hold back, impede, inhibit, obstruct, prevent
Antonyms enjoin, forbid, prohibit

Definition 3: to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly—[I'll admit I allowed more than I probably should have.] see ADMIT

What could you use as an antonym for the word allow in the following sentence?

James and Marie were allowed to enter the palace wearing caps.
A.
forbidden
B.
catered
C.
suffered
D.
permitted

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Entry Word: allow Function: verb

Definition 1: to give permission for or to approve of...