Take into account extenuating or special circumstances when judging someone or something. Also put as 'make allowances for.'
Examples:
- We have to make allowance for Jeff; he's very new to the business.
Origin: c. 1700
Synonyms: make allowances for
Take into account extenuating or special circumstances when judging someone or something. Also put as 'make allowances for.'
Examples:
Origin: c. 1700
Synonyms: make allowances for