ration

²ration

verb

ra·tionedra·tion·ing\ˈra-sh(ə-)niŋ, ˈrā-\

Definition of RATION

transitive verb

1

: to supply with or put on rations

2

a : to distribute as rations —often used with out b : to distribute equitably c : to use sparingly

Examples of RATION

1. During the war, the government rationed gasoline.
2. <the region has had to ration water during times of drought>

First Known Use of RATION

1859

Related to RATION

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

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 RATION

Asian, Haitian, nation, Nation, station, Thracian