allow for

Take into account

Allow for means to take into account or make provision for something when planning or calculating: The schedule allows for delays, We should allow for the possibility that he's wrong.

It suggests building in room for variables, contingencies, or factors that might otherwise be overlooked: Allow for shrinkage when buying fabric.

accommodation

adjustment

Alteration to improve fit

adaptationFitting to new conditions
modificationAct of altering something
provisionPreparatory supply or clause

concession · leeway · room · space · flexibility · tolerance · wiggle room · margin · buffer · slack

anticipation

foresight

Ability to anticipate futures

planningArranging for future events
preparationArranging things in advance
contingencyUncertain possible event

eventuality · possibility · uncertainty · variables · unknowns · risk · delays · setbacks · complications · obstacles

inclusion

consideration

Careful thought or compensation

recognitionPerceiving something as known
acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
accountingMaintaining financial records

integration · incorporation · coverage · representation · diversity · difference · exception · special cases · edge cases · outliers

permission

enable

Make something feasible

permitOfficial written authorization
authorizeGrant formal permission
sanctionApproval or punitive measure

grant · accept · tolerate · admit · support · facilitate · open door · give way · clear path · green light

Opposites

consideration/accommodation

allow forignore

Refuse to notice

disregard · overlook · neglect · discount · dismiss

Family

for, allow, allowed, allowance, allowing, allows, disallowed

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