allot
Translation
to allot, to assign, to apportion
Examples
Each speaker was allotted 15 minutes.
Each speaker was allotted 15 minutes.
They will allot a portion of the profits to charity.
They will allot a portion of the profits to charity.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sb./sth.)) to give (sth.) to (sb./sth.) They allotted the prize to the winner.
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to give (sb.) (sth.) The committee allotted each member a specific task.
Similar Words
Synonyms: allocate, assign, distribute, apportion
Etymology
From Old French 'aloter', from 'a-' (to) + 'lot' (share, portion). Literally 'to give a share to'.
Memory Tips
Think of giving someone a 'lot' (a share or portion) of something. Note the spelling: allotting, allotted (double 't').