The term 'make allowance for' can be expressed in four different ways, each with a different number of letters. The first is 'EXCUSE' with 6 letters, which means to forgive or overlook an offense or mistake. The second is 'EXTENUATE' with 9 letters, which means to lessen the seriousness or intensity of something. The third is 'PARDON' with 6 letters, which means to forgive someone for a crime or offense. The last is 'take into account' with 15 letters, which means to consider something when making a decision or judgment.