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Webster 1913 Edition
Allot
Al-lot′
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Allotted
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Allotting
.] 1.
To distribute by lot.
2.
To distribute, or parcel out in parts or portions; or to distribute to each individual concerned; to assign as a share or lot; to set apart as one’s share; to bestow on; to grant; to appoint;
as, let every man be contented with that which Providence
. allots
himTen years I will
allot
to the attainment of knowledge. Johnson.
Webster 1828 Edition
Allot
ALLOT'
,Verb.
T.
1.
To divide or distribute by lot.2.
To distribute, or parcel out in parts or portions; or to distribute a share to each individual concerned.3.
To grant, as a portion; to give, assign or appoint in general.Let every man be contented with that which providence allots to him.
Definition 2024
allot
allot
English
Verb
allot (third-person singular simple present allots, present participle allotting, simple past and past participle allotted)
- (transitive) To distribute or apportion by (or as if by) lot.
- (transitive) To assign or designate as a task or for a purpose.
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Translations
to distribute
to assign