allowedly
Definition
- Adverb (formal):
- Admittedly; by general acknowledgment: "allowedly" means as is generally admitted or conceded; it is used to introduce a statement that is accepted as true, often despite other considerations.
Usage Examples
- (It is generally admitted that the task was difficult.)
- (It is conceded by most that she is the best candidate.)
Advanced Usage
- "allowedly so": an emphatic phrase meaning that something is conceded to be true.
- The plan is allowedly ambitious, but it is not impossible. (It is admitted that the plan is ambitious.)
Variants and Related Words
- Allow (verb): to permit or admit.
- The rules allow only one attempt. (The rules permit only one attempt.)
- Allowed (adjective): permitted; recognized as acceptable.
- Smoking is not allowed here. (Smoking is not permitted in this place.)
- Allowing (preposition): given that; taking into account.
- Allowing for delays, we should arrive by noon. (Considering potential delays, we should arrive by noon.)
Synonyms
- Admittedly: as is accepted or conceded.
- Admittedly, the weather was poor, but the trip was still enjoyable. (It is accepted that the weather was poor.)
- Confessedly: by one's own admission.
- He is confessedly not an expert in this field. (He admits he is not an expert.)
Related Idioms
- To be allowed to stand: to be accepted or left without objection.
- The objection was allowed to stand after the judge's ruling. (The objection was accepted and not overturned.)
Phrasal Verbs
- Allow for: to take into consideration; to make provision for.
- We must allow for unexpected expenses in our budget. (We must consider unexpected expenses.)