allot
[ uh-lot ]
/ əˈlɒt /
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verb (used with object), al·lot·ted, al·lot·ting.
to divide or distribute by share or portion; distribute or parcel out; apportion: to allot the available farmland among the settlers.
to appropriate for a special purpose: to allot money for a park.
to assign as a portion; set apart; dedicate.
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Origin of allot
synonym study for allot
1. See assign.
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allot
/ (əˈlɒt) /
verb -lots, -lotting or -lotted (tr)
to assign or distribute (shares, etc)
to designate for a particular purposemoney was allotted to cover expenses
(foll by to) apportionwe allotted two hours to the case
Word Origin for allot
C16: from Old French aloter, from lot portion, lot
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