English verb: allow in | |||
1. | allow in (social) allow to enter; grant entry to | ||
Samples | We cannot admit non-members into our club building. This pipe admits air. | ||
Synonyms | admit, intromit, let in | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | allow, countenance, let, permit | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | readmit, repatriate | ||
Verb group | admit | ||
Antonyms | turn down, turn away, refuse, reject | ||