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Allot Definition & Meaning

allot
verb
  1. give out; "We were assigned new uniforms"
  2. allow to have; "grant a privilege"
  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"; "the machine dispenses soft drinks"

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Frequently asked questions

What does allot mean?
give out; "We were assigned new uniforms" allow to have; "grant a privilege" 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"; "the machine dispenses soft drinks"
What part of speech is allot?
Allot is a verb.
How many definitions does allot have?
Allot has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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