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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Allot \Al*lot"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Allotted}; p. pr & vb n. {Allotting}.] [OF. aloter F. allotir a (L. ad) + lot lot See {Lot}.] 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 him Ten years I will allot to the attainment of knowledge. --Johnson. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: allot v 1: give out "We were assigned new uniforms" [syn: {assign}, {portion}] 2: allow to have "grant a privilege" [syn: {accord}, {grant}] 3: administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone" [syn: {distribute}, {administer}, {mete out}, {deal}, {parcel out}, {lot}, {dispense}, {shell out}, {deal out}, {dish out}, {dole out}]
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