allot
Translation
to allocate, to assign, to distribute
Examples
The council will allot funds for the new park.
The council will allot funds for the new park.
Each speaker was allotted five minutes to present.
Each speaker was allotted five minutes to present.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sb./sth.)) to give a share of (sth.) to (sb./sth.) The teacher allotted extra time to the students.
Similar Words
Synonyms: allocate, assign, distribute; Antonyms: withhold, keep
Etymology
From Old French 'aloter', from 'a-' (to) + 'lot' (share, portion).
Memory Tips
Think of 'a lot'. You are giving someone 'a lot' (a share) of something.