receive an allowance

Frequency: 7.814.0 per million words

To be given an allowance, often in a formal context.

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  • Eligible families will receive a child allowance from the government.
  • As part of his new job, he began to receive a generous housing allowance.
  • Students on the exchange program receive a weekly allowance to cover their living costs.
  • Have you received your travel allowance for last month's business trip?
  • Each child in the family receives a small allowance for completing their chores.
  • After his accident, he was deemed eligible to receive a disability allowance.
  • You may receive a clothing allowance if your uniform is not provided by the company.
  • While she was studying abroad, she was receiving a monthly allowance from her scholarship fund.
  • He contacted HR because he did not receive the correct allowance on his last paycheck.
  • Unemployed individuals can apply to receive a job seeker's allowance.