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allot

verb

give out

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
A
Ends with
T
Contains
LL
Scrabble score
5
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əˈlɒt

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. give out

    “We were assigned new uniforms”

verb

  1. allow to have

    “grant a privilege”

verb

  1. administer or bestow, as in small portions

    “administer critical remarks to everyone present”

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Example Sentences

We were assigned new uniforms
grant a privilege
administer critical remarks to everyone present
dole out some money
shell out pocket money for the children
deal a blow to someone
the machine dispenses soft drinks

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