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allows to complement vs allows complementing

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Allows to complement' is used when 'to complement' is a specific action that is being allowed. 'Allows complementing' is used when 'complementing' is a gerund that represents a general action.

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allows to complement

This phrase is correct and can be used when 'to complement' is a specific action that is being allowed.

This phrase is used when 'to complement' is a specific action that is being permitted or enabled by something or someone.

Examples:

  • The new software allows to complement the existing system perfectly.
  • For SMEs, the RAG 1998 allow to complement regional investment aid by a SME bonus.
  • For SMEs, the RAG 1998 allow to complement regional investment aid by a SME bonus [17].
  • whereas a two-pillar CAP should be retained, with each pillar's structure and objectives being clearly defined and designed in a way that allows each to complement the other,
  • I would argue that a two-pillar common agricultural policy (CAP) should be retained, with each pillar's structure and objectives being clearly defined and designed in a way that allows each to complement the other.
  • Article 143c of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 allows new Member States to complement Community direct payments.
  • N. whereas a two-pillar CAP should be retained, with each pillar's structure and objectives being clearly defined and designed in a way that allows each to complement the other,
  • This should allow data that complement GDP aggregates to be made available as soon as possible.
  • The proposal to complement and strengthen existing measures to promote the use of CHP is warmly welcomed and should also allow for tax concessions.
  • That is why the Commission put forward three proposals last July to complement the legislative instruments which will allow us to abolish internal frontier controls throughout the European Union, and Parliament's opinion on those proposals is expected shortly.
  • However it shall be possible that an ETA may complement an existing harmonised standard as to allow to express those characteristics not covered by a harmonised standards.
  • Gender mainstreaming aims to complement and not to replace specific equality policy.
  • The project-based approach associated with the other two instruments provides an important structure to complement emissions trading.
  • And to complement your meal, prune juice.
  • This is not an uncommon way for young servicemen to complement their incomes.
  • Satellite imagery can also be used to complement surveillance and monitoring activities.
  • Community actions have to complement national policies.
  • This Framework Decision was intended to complement the existing instruments used to combat trafficking in human beings.
  • The six-monthly review is carried out to complement this updating.
  • Those measures will contribute to complement the reform and repair of the financial system.
  • The Commission has submitted a number of proposals intended to complement initiatives taken by Member States.

Alternatives:

  • enables to complement
  • permits to complement
  • facilitates to complement
  • grants permission to complement
  • gives the ability to complement

allows complementing

This phrase is correct and is used when 'complementing' is a gerund representing a general action.

'Allows complementing' is used when 'complementing' is a general action that is being permitted or enabled by something or someone.

Examples:

  • The flexible schedule allows complementing work and personal life.
  • The Commission would like to thank the Honourable Member for the question, which allows the Commission to provide the following information complementing its earlier replies to related questions H-0282/10 and E-3440/10.

Alternatives:

  • enables complementing
  • permits complementing
  • facilitates complementing
  • grants permission for complementing
  • gives the ability for complementing

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