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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024al•lot /əˈlɑt/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -lot•ted, -lot•ting. - to set apart for a purpose:to allot money for a park.
- to divide or give out by shares or portions: to allot the farmland among the heirs.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024al•lot (ə lot′),USA pronunciation v.t., -lot•ted, -lot•ting. - to divide or distribute by share or portion;
distribute or parcel out; apportion:to allot the available farmland among the settlers. - to appropriate for a special purpose:to allot money for a park.
- to assign as a portion;
set apart; dedicate.
- Gmc) + -er infinitive suffix
- Middle French aloter, equivalent. to a- a-5 + lot lot (
- earlier alot, late Middle English alotten 1425–75
al•lot′ta•ble, adj. al•lot′ter, n. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See assign.
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