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Discover LudwigThe phrase "allowed himself" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing someone granting themselves permission to do something, often implying a sense of indulgence or self-permission.
Example: "He allowed himself a moment of weakness and indulged in the dessert he had been avoiding."
Alternatives: "permitted himself" or "granted himself".
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He allowed himself breaks.
He allowed himself a smile.
Diangienda allowed himself to smile.
Phear allowed himself a smirk.
Melvin allowed himself a daydream.
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This past year, Phelps allowed himself to blink.
Pascual Perez allowed himself to smile.
Arguably, he wouldn't have allowed himself.
Federer merely allowed himself a little smile.
He allowed himself a moment of reflection.
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