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You can’t be here! It’s a restricted area. (allow)
You are not allowed to be here. / It is not allowed to be here.
My doctors don’t allow me to go to the gym. (let)
My doctors don’t let me go to the gym
He says we should see his house right away, but I have no idea where it is. (supposed)
He says we are supposed to see his house right away.
I enjoy that I can drink coffee on the terrace any time I feel like it. (able)
I enjoy being able to drink coffee on the terrace any time I feel like it. / I enjoy that I am able to drink coffee on the terrace any time I feel like it.
You have to have a driver’s license on you when you drive. (compulsory)
It is compulsory to have a driver’s license on you when you drive. / Having a driver’s license on you when you drive is compulsory.
I don’t think it’s a good idea to spend all your money. What if there’s an emergency? (better)
You’d better not spend all your money.
You can’t use public transport if you are drunk. (Using)
Using public transport if you are drunk is prohibited/banned/forbidden/not allowed.
I always pick up dry cleaning for my boss. (make)
My boss makes me pick up his dry cleaning
You mustn’t bring flowers to Iren, she’s allergic. (forbidden)
It is forbidden to bring flowers to Iren. / Bringing flowers to Iren is forbidden.
I have to pass my exams by June if I want to get a scholarship. (obliged)
I am obliged to pass my exams by June if I want to get a scholarship
