[ UK /ɐlˈɒt/ ]
[ US /əˈɫɑt/ ]
VERB
  1. give out
    We were assigned new uniforms
  2. allow to have
    grant a privilege
  3. administer or bestow, as in small portions
    dole out some money
    the machine dispenses soft drinks
    administer critical remarks to everyone present
    deal a blow to someone
    shell out pocket money for the children
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How To Use allot In A Sentence

  • ‘In the absence of those assurances, we will have no choice but to ballot for industrial action,’ he said.
  • If you interview a lot of conservative Democrats, even in states like Texas, you know, New Mexico, they are very concerned that Hillary Clinton on the top of the ticket would really kind of depress voter turnout and ultimately affect a lot of down ballot races. CNN Transcript Apr 18, 2008
  • I am thinking about taking one row of raspberries away, maybe exchange the other one as well for a newer kind with bigger berries in, so we can have a bit more room for flowers along the allotment border.
  • We would have make it earlier, but I procrastinated with completed and sealed ballots sitting on my desk for a couple of days -- no good excuse, but the reminders to spare the GOTC callers (and ourselves) reminder calls goosed me into action. BlueOregon
  • The poll was widely discredited after allegations of ballot rigging.
  • A copyreader might not find it perfect, for the assault is allotted too much space and the pursuit too little, but it tells the story in its baldest aspect. Newspaper Reporting and Correspondence A Manual for Reporters, Correspondents, and Students of Newspaper Writing
  • He dipped his big toe in indelible ink to stamp the ballot paper.
  • Nutty sweetbreads, bitter greens, gently brash shallots, and velvety chanterelles suffuse farfalle in well-oiled repertory.
  • Edward, TMS inbox: "0312 Isotope is not the word you're looking for - you are thinking of allotrope. BBC News - Home
  • The cabin crews have balloted for industrial action and a massive ‘yes’ vote is expected.
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