Synonyms of allot

allot

verb

ə-ˈlät 

as in to allocate

to give as a share or portion

each speaker was allotted five minutes to present his or her opinion in the debate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allocate
• assign
• distribute
• lot
• allow
• apportion
• ration
• give
• divide
• portion
• measure
• deal
• dispense
• administer
• grant
• split
• share (out)
• award
• part
• prorate
• hand out
• contribute
• meter
• earmark
• donate
• parcel (out)
• dole out
• accord
• reserve
• mete (out)
• reallocate
• admeasure
• reassign
• redistribute
• reapportion
• chip in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deny
• retain
• keep
• deprive (of)
• withhold
• begrudge
• appropriate
• stint
• confiscate
• arrogate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of allot

The other $300 million has been allotted to two major capital projects, one of which is Sacramento State’s engineering building. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026

They also are allotted more tickets to the game than the other franchises not hosting (or playing in) the event. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

To solve this, DeLaney said, IPEC could allot additional referendum revenue for every student who receives special education or transportation services, for example. — Aleksandra Appleton, IndyStar, 31 Aug. 2026

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, which covers an area just outside New Orleans and was allotted the highest amount — nearly $4 million through 2025 — did not respond to more than a dozen calls and emails. — Aneri Pattani — Kff Health News, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026