Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
allow-me
Phrase
/əˈlaʊ mi/
Definition
A polite expression used to request permission to proceed or to indicate that the speaker is granting permission for someone else to proceed.
Examples
- “Allow me to introduce myself.”
- “If you could hold the door, allow me to carry these bags for you.”
- “Allow me a moment to think about this proposal.”
Meaning
To ‘allow me’ suggests that the speaker is indicating their willingness to assist or to take a particular action with permission or acknowledgment.
Synonyms
- Permit me
- Let me
- Allow me to
