Thesaurus: allot

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1. v. t. To distribute by lot.
2. 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.
3. v. give out
4. v. allow to have
5. v. administer or bestow, as in small portions
6. 1. To distribute by lot. 2. 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. Ten years I will allot to the attainment of knowledge. Johnson.
7. v:100 v give out v allow to have v administer or bestow, as in small portions