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Synonyms & Similar Words
grant
subsidy
stipend
pension
benefit
entitlement
permission
authorization
sanction
approval
consent
license
dispensation
exemption
privilege
right
concession
allotment
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appropriation
endowment
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legacy
gift
donation
award
assistance
aid
support
sponsorship
funding
financing
backing
patronage
Meaning of Allowance
The primary meaning of the word "allowance" refers to an amount of money given regularly to someone to help them pay for something or as a form of financial support.
Definitions
- The amount of money given to someone, especially a child, to spend as they wish
- A sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
- Permission or consent for something to happen or be done
Etymology of Allowance
The word "allowance" originates from the Old French word "alouer," meaning "to assign, allot," which is derived from the Latin words "ad" (to) and "locare" (to place)
Historically, the term has been used to describe a sum of money allocated for a specific purpose, such as a military allowance or a travel allowance
Example Uses
- The company provides a monthly allowance to its employees for travel expenses
- She receives a weekly allowance from her parents to buy lunch and snacks
- The government has increased the allowance for low-income families to help them pay for housing
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
prohibition
refusal
denial
rejection
disallowance
veto
ban
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exclusion
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