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apportion

verb

Distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
A
Ends with
N
Contains
PP
Scrabble score
13

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əˈpɔːʃən

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose

    “I am allocating a loaf of bread to everyone on a daily basis”

verb

  1. Give out as one's portion or share

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Example Sentences

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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