Allot

[ə'lɒt] or [ə'lɑt]

Definition

(v. t.) To distribute by lot.

(v. t.) To distribute, or parcel out in parts or portions; or to distribute to each individual concerned; to assign as a share or lot; to set apart as one's share; to bestow on; to grant; to appoint; as, let every man be contented with that which Providence allots him.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. [1]. Distribute, divide, measure, apportion, deal, dispense, parcel out, deal out, give out, mete out, portion out.[2]. Assign, appoint, grant, give.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Assign, grant, award, give, apportion, deal, dispense, parcel, distribute,divide, mete_out, portion_out

ANT:Refuse, withhold, retain, appropriate, resume, misapportion, misdeal

Typist: Portia

Definition

v.t. to divide as by lot: to distribute in portions: to parcel out:—pr.p. allot′ting; pa.p. allot′ted.—n. Allot′ment the act of allotting: part or share allotted: a portion of a field assigned to a cottager to labour for himself.

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