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allower

allower

6.9
A person or thing that lets something happen
  • noun
  • /əˈlaʊər/
translation icon : permitidor
  • The teacher is an allower of creativity in her classroom, encouraging students to express their ideas freely.

Examples

  • The second action is that God is the allower of freedom.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Allower of Freedom.

    Academic text (1991)

  • As an allower of collaboration, the manager fosters teamwork among her employees.

  • The new policy acts as an allower that grants more time for employees to complete their tasks.

Synonyms

enabler
vsallower
11 4.6

Something that helps people or groups succeed

gives permission or makes actions possible rather than supplying practical support
authorizer
vsallower
1 6.8

A person or group that gives official permission for something

makes things possible generally rather than serving as formal permission source
approver
vsallower
  • Formal
1 4.0

A person who gives official permission for requests or actions

permits or makes things possible without needing official power or consent
sanctioner
vsallower
  • Formal
7.7

A person or group that gives official permission for something

permits or makes things possible without requiring official endorsement or authority

Antonyms

preventer
3 3.8

Something that stops or reduces the chance of harm

obstructor
8.1

A person who stops or delays other people's actions on purpose

How Permissive

enabler
11 4.6
allower
6.9
facilitator
33 5.1

Surface Forms

allower singular
allowers plural

Morphology

allower = allow (transparent) = allow + er

The word is transparently derived from 'allow' with the suffix '-er' indicating an agent or doer.

Etymology

Allower comes from the verb allow, which means 'to let' or 'give permission', plus the agent ending -er, so it literally means 'one who allows'. So, an allower is a person or thing that 'gives permission' or makes something possible, like a teacher who allows extra time.