apportion

ap·por·tion

verb \ə-ˈpȯr-shən\

ap·por·tionedap·por·tion·ing\-sh(ə-)niŋ\

Definition of APPORTION

transitive verb

: to divide and share out according to a plan; especially : to make a proportionate division or distribution of

— ap·por·tion·able \-shə-nə-bəl\ adjective

Examples of APPORTION

1. The proceeds from the auction will be apportioned among the descendents.
2. Apportion the expenses between the parties involved.
3. The agency apportions water from the lake to residents.

Origin of APPORTION

Middle French apportionner, from a- (from Latin ad-) + portionner to portion

First Known Use: 1574

Related to APPORTION

Synonyms: allocate, allow, allot, assign, distribute, lot, ration

Antonyms: misallocate

Related Words: admeasure, administer, deal, dispense, divide, dole out, hand out, measure, mete (out), meter, parcel (out), part, portion, prorate, share (out), split; accord, award, give, grant; earmark, reserve; chip in, contribute, donate; reallocate, reapportion, reassign, redistribute

Near Antonyms: begrudge, deny, deprive (of); keep, retain, stint, withhold; appropriate, arrogate, confiscate

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Rhymes with APPORTION

abortion, contortion, distortion, extortion, proportion