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Warn vs Allow - What's the difference?

warn | allow |


In lang=en terms the difference between warn and allow

is that warn is to give warning while allow is to render physically possible.

As verbs the difference between warn and allow

is that warn is to make (someone) aware of impending danger etc or warn can be (label) to refuse, deny (someone something) while allow is to grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

Avow vs Allow - What's the difference?

avow | allow | Related terms |

Avow is a related term of allow.


In lang=en terms the difference between avow and allow

is that avow is to bind or devote by a vow while allow is to render physically possible.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between avow and allow

is that avow is (obsolete) avowal while allow is (obsolete) to like; to be suited or pleased with.

As verbs the difference between avow and allow

is that avow is to declare openly and boldly, as something believed to be right; to own, acknowledge or confess frankly while allow is to grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

As a noun avow

is (obsolete) avowal.

Could vs Allow - What's the difference?

could | allow |


As verbs the difference between could and allow

is that could is (can) while allow is to grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

Require vs Allow - What's the difference?

require | allow |


In obsolete terms the difference between require and allow

is that require is to ask (someone) for something; to request while allow is to sanction; to invest; to entrust.

Allow vs Hold - What's the difference?

allow | hold | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between allow and hold

is that allow is to render physically possible while hold is to bind (someone) to a consequence of his or her actions.

In intransitive terms the difference between allow and hold

is that allow is to acknowledge or concede while hold is not to give way; not to part or become separated; to remain unbroken or unsubdued.

In obsolete terms the difference between allow and hold

is that allow is to sanction; to invest; to entrust while hold is gracious; friendly; faithful; true.

As an adjective hold is

gracious; friendly; faithful; true.

As a noun hold is

a grasp or grip.

Allow vs Deign - What's the difference?

allow | deign | Related terms |

Allow is a related term of deign.


In lang=en terms the difference between allow and deign

is that allow is to render physically possible while deign is to condescend to give; to do something.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between allow and deign

is that allow is (obsolete) to like; to be suited or pleased with while deign is (obsolete) to esteem worthy; to consider worth notice.

As verbs the difference between allow and deign

is that allow is to grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have while deign is to condescend; to accept as appropriate to one's dignity.

Allow vs Brew - What's the difference?

allow | brew |


In lang=en terms the difference between allow and brew

is that allow is to render physically possible while brew is to be in a state of preparation; to be mixing, forming, or gathering.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between allow and brew

is that allow is (obsolete) to like; to be suited or pleased with while brew is (obsolete) to boil or seethe; to cook.

As verbs the difference between allow and brew

is that allow is to grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have while brew is to prepare (usually a beverage) by steeping and mingling; to concoct.

As a noun brew is

the mixture formed by brewing; that which is brewed; a brewage.

Deprive vs Allow - What's the difference?

deprive | allow |


As verbs the difference between deprive and allow

is that deprive is while allow is to grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

Redeemable vs Allow - What's the difference?

redeemable | allow |


As an adjective redeemable

is capable of being redeemed; able to be restored or recovered.

As a verb allow is

to grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

Confine vs Allow - What's the difference?

confine | allow |


As an adjective confine

is stale.

As a verb allow is

to grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

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