Allow vs Authorize vs Enable vs Facilitate vs Grant

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Allow

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2verb

Authorize

FormellTop 2.000 (häufig)C1verb

Enable

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B2verb

Facilitate

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1verb

Grant

FormellTop 2.000 (häufig)B2verb
 AllowAuthorizeEnableFacilitateGrant
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/əˈlaʊ/","/əˈlaʊz/","/əˈlaʊd/","/əˈlaʊɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈlaʊ/","/əˈlaʊz/","/əˈlaʊd/","/əˈlaʊɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈɔːθəraɪz/","/ˈɔːθəraɪzɪz/","/ˈɔːθəraɪzd/","/ˈɔːθəraɪzɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɔːθəraɪz/","/ˈɔːθəraɪzɪz/","/ˈɔːθəraɪzd/","/ˈɔːθəraɪzɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ɪˈneɪbl/","/ɪˈneɪblz/","/ɪˈneɪbld/","/ɪˈneɪblɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪˈneɪbl/","/ɪˈneɪblz/","/ɪˈneɪbld/","/ɪˈneɪblɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/","/fəˈsɪlɪteɪts/","/fəˈsɪlɪteɪtɪd/","/fəˈsɪlɪteɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/","/fəˈsɪlɪteɪts/","/fəˈsɪlɪteɪtɪd/","/fəˈsɪlɪteɪtɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ɡrɑːnt/","/ɡrɑːnts/","/ˈɡrɑːntɪd/","/ˈɡrɑːntɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɡrænt/","/ɡrænts/","/ˈɡræntɪd/","/ˈɡræntɪŋ/"]/
Bedeutungto let someone do somethingTo give permission or power to do something.To make something possible or easy to do.To make a process easier or help someone do something.To give something, especially officially.
BeispielPlease allow me to explain my point of view.I can authorize payments up to £5 000.The new software will enable users to perform tasks more efficiently.The new trade agreement should facilitate more rapid economic growth.The teacher decided to grant the students extra time for their assignment.
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CEFR-NiveauA2C1B2C1B2
Wortartverbverbverbverbverb
Kollokationenallow access, allow time, allow someone to do something, allow for mistakes, allow roomauthorize access, authorize a transaction, authorize a request, authorize changesenable technology, enable access, enable features, enable growth, enable communicationgreatly, further, be designed to, help (to)expressly, specifically, automatically, agree to, decide to, refuse to, expressly, specifically, automatically, agree to, decide to, refuse to
Antonymeforbid, prohibit, restrictprohibit, forbid, disallowdisable, prohibithinder, obstruct, impederevoke, withhold
Häufige FehlerUsing 'allow' without an object (e.g., say 'allow me to help' instead of just 'allow')., Confusing 'allow' with 'let' - 'let' is more informal., Mixing up the structure, such as omitting 'to' before the verb.Confusing 'authorize' with 'authentic' as they have different meanings., Using 'authorize' without an object when it needs one (e.g., 'authorize access' not just 'authorize')., Mixing up 'authorize' with 'permit', which can have slightly different uses.Confused with 'enable' vs 'enable to' — remember 'enable' is followed directly by the object., Using 'enabled' incorrectly in present tense — it should match the subject in tense., Mixing up 'enable' and 'allow' — 'enable' implies making possible, while 'allow' means giving permission.Confused with 'facilitate' and 'facilitator' - remember 'facilitate' is a verb., Using 'facilitate' without an object - always specify what you're making easier., Mispronouncing the word - ensure the emphasis is on the 'cil' part.Confused with 'granted' which is the past tense., Using 'grant' without an object., Mixing up 'grant' with 'gift', thinking they are interchangeable.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'allow' in contexts where you are giving permission. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but for severe situations or commands, consider using stronger words like 'permit'. Avoid using it in very casual exchanges.Use 'authorize' in formal settings when discussing permission or approval, such as in business, law, or official documents. Avoid in casual conversations.Use 'enable' when discussing technology, permissions, or abilities. It's suitable in both written and spoken contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations.Use 'facilitate' in professional or academic settings. It sounds formal, so avoid it in casual conversations. It’s appropriate when discussing meetings, projects, or learning environments.Typically used in formal contexts such as legal or educational settings. Avoid in casual conversations.

Häufige Fragen: Allow vs Authorize vs Enable vs Facilitate vs Grant

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Allow, Authorize, Enable, Facilitate und Grant?

Allow: to let someone do something Authorize: To give permission or power to do something. Enable: To make something possible or easy to do. Facilitate: To make a process easier or help someone do something. Grant: To give something, especially officially.

Sind Allow, Authorize, Enable, Facilitate und Grant auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Allow: A2, Authorize: C1, Enable: B2, Facilitate: C1, Grant: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Allow, Authorize, Enable, Facilitate und Grant?

Allow: verb, Authorize: verb, Enable: verb, Facilitate: verb, Grant: verb.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Allow: Please allow me to explain my point of view. Authorize: I can authorize payments up to £5 000. Enable: The new software will enable users to perform tasks more efficiently. Facilitate: The new trade agreement should facilitate more rapid economic growth. Grant: The teacher decided to grant the students extra time for their assignment.

Kann ich Allow, Authorize, Enable, Facilitate und Grant austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Allow, Authorize, Enable, Facilitate und Grant sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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