Apportion (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Give out as one's portion or share.

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Synonyms

• Share
• Divvy Up
• Portion Out
• Deal

Hypernyms

• Hand Out
• Give Out
• Distribute

Related Words

• Apportionable (adjective)

Meaning ²

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"; "I'm allocating the rations for the camping trip".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Synonyms

• Allocate

Hypernyms

• Portion
• Assign

Hyponyms

• Reapportion
• Ration
• Award

Related Words

• Apportionable (adjective)
• Apportionment (noun)