Allow me

phrase

A polite way of offering help.

Allow me to open the door for you.
Visual representation of "allow me" - A polite way of offering help

Often appears as...

  • allow me to help
  • allow me to introduce

Usage tips

Formal

Idiomatic

phrase

Used to politely interject or give your opinion.

Allow me to say that this was an excellent presentation.
Visual representation of "allow me" - Used to politely interject or give your opinion

Often appears as...

  • allow me to point out
  • allow me to suggest

Usage tips

Formal

Idiomatic

phrase

A polite way of asking someone to stop and let you do something.

Allow me, I can fix this issue.
Visual representation of "allow me" - A polite way of asking someone to stop and let you do something

Often appears as...

  • allow me to fix
  • allow me to handle

Usage tips

Formal

Colloquial

phrase

A polite way of offering help.

Allow me to open the door for you.
Visual representation of "allow me" - A polite way of offering help

Often appears as...

  • allow me to help
  • allow me to introduce

Usage tips

Formal

Idiomatic

phrase

Used to politely interject or give your opinion.

Allow me to say that this was an excellent presentation.
Visual representation of "allow me" - Used to politely interject or give your opinion

Often appears as...

  • allow me to point out
  • allow me to suggest

Usage tips

Formal

Idiomatic

phrase

A polite way of asking someone to stop and let you do something.

Allow me, I can fix this issue.
Visual representation of "allow me" - A polite way of asking someone to stop and let you do something

Often appears as...

  • allow me to fix
  • allow me to handle

Usage tips

Formal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "allow me"
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Offering Assistance

Use 'allow me' to offer help in a gentle, kind way when you see someone in need.

Illustration for Offering Assistance
Allow me to carry those bags for you.
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Gentlemanly Gesture

'Allow me' carries a genteel connotation, often used by someone with refined manners.

Illustration for Gentlemanly Gesture
Allow me to escort you to your car.
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Sociable Introductions

This phrase is perfect for introducing people to each other at social gatherings.

Illustration for Sociable Introductions
Allow me to introduce Mr. Smith, our guest speaker.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Offering Assistance

Use 'allow me' to offer help in a gentle, kind way when you see someone in need.

Illustration for Offering Assistance
Allow me to carry those bags for you.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Gentlemanly Gesture

'Allow me' carries a genteel connotation, often used by someone with refined manners.

Illustration for Gentlemanly Gesture
Allow me to escort you to your car.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Sociable Introductions

This phrase is perfect for introducing people to each other at social gatherings.

Illustration for Sociable Introductions
Allow me to introduce Mr. Smith, our guest speaker.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Offering Assistance

Use 'allow me' to offer help in a gentle, kind way when you see someone in need.

Illustration for Offering Assistance
Allow me to carry those bags for you.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Gentlemanly Gesture

'Allow me' carries a genteel connotation, often used by someone with refined manners.

Illustration for Gentlemanly Gesture
Allow me to escort you to your car.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Sociable Introductions

This phrase is perfect for introducing people to each other at social gatherings.

Illustration for Sociable Introductions
Allow me to introduce Mr. Smith, our guest speaker.
Visual representation of the word "Allow me"

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