allot

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See also a lot

English

Etymology

From Old French aloter (French: allotir). à + lot.

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /əˈlɒt/, SAMPA: /@"lQt/
• (GenAm) IPA: /əˈlɑt/, SAMPA: /@"lAt/

  Rhymes: -ɒt

Verb

allot (third-person singular simple present allots, present participle allotting, simple past and past participle allotted)

1. (transitive) To distribute by lot.
2. (transitive) To distribute, or divide out in share 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 him.

Related terms

• allotment

Translations

to distribute by lot

Dutch: verloten (nl) Spanish: repartir (es)

Swedish: lotta (sv)

to distribute in parts or portions

Dutch: verdelen (nl), toekennen (nl) Spanish: asignar (es)

Swedish: fördela (sv)

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Bulgarian: раздавам, предназначавам, разпределям (по жребий).

Anagrams

• atoll