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Definition:

Reluctant to allow refers to a feeling of hesitation or unwillingness to give permission, consent, or approval for something to happen or be done.

Examples:

Adjective:

• He was reluctant to allow his daughter to stay out late at night.
• The boss was reluctant to allow employees to work from home.

Verb:

• The landlord reluctantly allowed the tenant to have a pet in the apartment.
• She reluctantly allows her children to watch television on weekends.

Noun:

• The mayor's reluctance to allow construction caused delays in the project.
• Her reluctant allowance of the new policy upset many employees.

Adverb:

• He reluctantly allowed the team extra practice time.
• She reluctantly allows him to borrow her car occasionally.

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