make allowances for — to consider special circumstances or make exceptions for someone or something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to consider special circumstances or make exceptions for someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /meɪk əˈlaʊənsɪz fɔr/
Example Sentences
- The teacher makes allowances for students who have learning disabilities.
- My boss makes allowances for my terrible cooking when I bring lunch to the office potluck.
- We should make allowances for traffic when planning our departure time.
make allowances for
VERB[/meɪk əˈlaʊənsɪz fɔr/]
to consider special circumstances or make exceptions for someone or something
The teacher decided to make allowances for the student who came late after helping his sick mother.
Beyond strict announcements, she makes allowances
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“The teacher makes allowances for students who have learning disabilities.”
“My boss makes allowances for my terrible cooking when I bring lunch to the office potluck.”
“We should make allowances for traffic when planning our departure time.”
“My cat makes no allowances for my need to sleep past 5 AM.”
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