allot

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

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Infinitive
to allot

Third person singular
allots

Simple past
allotted

Past participle
allotted

Present participle
allotting

to 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 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 him.

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