be allowed to

Synonyms

can may maying

Examples

Could I say that the reason that I am here today, you know, from the mouth of the State Department itself, is: I should not be allowed to travel because I have struggled for years for the independence of the colonial peoples of Africa. Paul Robeson

I think people should be allowed to do anything they want. We haven't tried that for a while. Maybe this time it'll work. George Carlin

Men are not allowed to think freely about chemistry and biology: why should they be allowed to think freely about political philosophy? Auguste Comte

Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job. Douglas Adams

He who feeds the child must be allowed to lick his fingers. African Proverb

The brother or sister who does not respect the traditions of the elders will not be allowed to eat with the elders. African Proverb

Words in the phrase

be allowed to

Close letter words and terms

be allied to be allotted be allowed be almost be almost as good as someone be along