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| 1. | [ verb ] distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose | |
| Synonyms: | allocate | |
| Examples: | "I am allocating a loaf of bread to everyone on a daily basis" "I'm allocating the rations for the camping trip" |
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| Related terms: | assign award award reapportion ration allotment allocator | |
| 2. | [ verb ] give out as one's portion or share | |
| Synonyms: | share deal portion_out divvy_up | |
| Related terms: | give_away partaker sharing separate | |
| Similar spelling: |
apportioned apportioning appertain apparition apartment abortion appurtenant apparitional apertif |
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