allow me to speak even vs even allow me to speak

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Allow me to speak even' is used when emphasizing the permission to speak, while 'Even allow me to speak' is used when emphasizing the surprising or unexpected nature of being allowed to speak.

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allow me to speak even

This phrase is correct and can be used to emphasize the permission to speak.

This phrase is used to emphasize the permission granted to speak, with 'even' adding emphasis to the act of allowing.

Examples:

Allow me to speak even if others disagree.
Please allow me to speak even though it may be difficult to hear.
He always allows me to speak even when he disagrees with me.

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Allow me to speak to my nephews first.
Just keep your mouth closed and Allow me to speak.
Just keep your mouth closed and Allow me to speak.
Only my deepest devotion to you allows me to speak so frankly.
Allow me to speak openly to Your Grace.
However, you did not allow me to speak.
Madam President, please allow me to speak on the Rules of Procedure.
Lastly, allow me to speak of the future of Europe.
Now, if you'd please allow me to speak with Cunxin alone.
And now maybe you can both look at me and allow me to speak for myself.
Mr President, I will ask you to allow me to speak later on the last amendment which, paradoxically, is No 1.
- If you will allow me to speak, sir.
That you allow me to speak to a full meeting of the Elite, both scientific and military.
Allow me to speak to you about Love.
Allow me to speak now in Hungarian to respond to some questions which have been raised.
I hope the President will allow me to speak for a few moments more.
And now maybe you can both look at me and allow me to speak for myself.
Before we go tying this up in court, allow me to speak to this thief and force him to make good on his contract.
So I would ask the President to allow me to speak again briefly at the end of the debate, in response to the Commissioner.
For me, too, the previous speeches have already been sufficiently detailed as regards the technical aspects to allow me to speak of the history of this directive.

Alternatives:

Allow me to speak, even in difficult situations.
Even allow me to speak, if you will.
Even allow me to speak, despite the circumstances.

even allow me to speak

This phrase is correct and can be used to emphasize the surprising or unexpected nature of being allowed to speak.

This phrase is used to emphasize the surprising or unexpected nature of being granted permission to speak, with 'even' highlighting the unexpectedness.

Examples:

Even allow me to speak in front of the audience.
I can't believe you would even allow me to speak at the event.
She didn't want to, but she even allowed me to speak my mind.

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Mr President, I asked to speak in the debate on Russia, and perhaps you will allow me to say a few words about it, even though we have gone past it.
Allow me to speak to my nephews first.
Just keep your mouth closed and Allow me to speak.
Just keep your mouth closed and Allow me to speak.
Only my deepest devotion to you allows me to speak so frankly.
Allow me to speak openly to Your Grace.
However, you did not allow me to speak.
Madam President, please allow me to speak on the Rules of Procedure.
Lastly, allow me to speak of the future of Europe.
You couldn't even allow me to refer to you as my girlfriend.
Mr President, please allow me to present my criticism in note form, so to speak, because I only have a short time to speak.
Now, if you'd please allow me to speak with Cunxin alone.
And now maybe you can both look at me and allow me to speak for myself.
Mr President, I will ask you to allow me to speak later on the last amendment which, paradoxically, is No 1.
Allow me to address a few key points that surfaced, so to speak, in the debate.
Please allow me to... to speak to you openly.
- If you will allow me to speak, sir.
That you allow me to speak to a full meeting of the Elite, both scientific and military.
I do not intend to speak in the debate, but Article 7 allows me nonetheless to correct an inaccurate allegation.
Allow me to speak to you about Love.

Alternatives:

Allow me to speak, even in this situation.
Allow me to speak, even though it may be surprising.
Allow me to speak, even against your expectations.

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allow me to speak even vs even allow me to speak