transitive. To deal out, apportion; to distribute, dispense. Cf. britten, v. 1.

To deliver or give (to a person) as his share; to apportion. Also with out.

transitive. To assign (a share, portion, etc.); to assign (a particular fate or lot); (also with out) to apportion, allocate, allot. Usually with to…

transitive. With direct and indirect object. To permit or enable (a person) to have (something).

transitive. To give or assign (something) to someone authoritatively, without the recipient having any control; to distribute (shares, duties…

transitive. To allot or assign (a thing) to a person as his or her portion; to apportion. Also: to assign (a person) to a lot or portion. Now rare.

To assign (to a person) as his or her proper portion or share; to allot.

transitive. To allot or assign (a quality, gift, etc.) to a person; = apportion, v. 1. Also with out. Now rare.

transitive. To give to someone (an apportioned share of something). Now only in to share out. archaic and rare in later use.

transitive. Frequently with to. To set aside or designate as being the special share or responsibility of a particular person, department, etc…

transitive. To allocate (money or funds). Obsolete. rare.