v. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: ALLOT , admeasure, allocate, allow, assign, give, lot, mete (out)
Related Words: divide, partition, share
Contrasted Words: assemble, collect, gather
2 to separate something into shares with care and accuracy and distribute it among a number FF1C; Christ apportioned the loaves and fishes FF1E;
Synonyms: divide, ||divvy, parcel, portion, prorate, quota, ration, share, ||shift
Related Words: accord, award, bestow, distribute; give, grant, present; part, separate, split
3
Synonyms: ADMINISTER 2, deal (out), dispense, dole (out), mete (out), portion (out), share out
Related Words: dish out, serve