allowance synonyms

allowance

n.

  1. Portion

    quantity, quota, ration; see share.

  2. A periodic gratuity

    stipend, salary, wage, commission, fee, recompense, hire, quarterage, pittance, remittance, gift, grant, travel grant, pension, alimony, annuity, stated maintenance, settled rate, endowment, scholarship, fellowship, prize, bounty, interest, subsidy, honorarium, pay, viaticum, stint, bequest, legacy, inheritance, grant for support, contribution, aid, subvention, pocket money, dole*, handout*, pin money*. *

  3. Discount

    reduction, deduction, cut, adjustment; see discount.

make allowances (for)

weigh, excuse, rationalize; see allow for, consider 1, justify 2.

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