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APPORTION Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word apportion. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word apportion. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for APPORTION

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allocate
verbv
verb

• distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose

allot
verbv
verb

• give out

• allow to have

• administer or bestow, as in small portions

deal
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a particular instance of buying or selling

• an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

• (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

• a plank of softwood (fir or pine board)

• wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)

• the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time

• the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement)

• the act of distributing playing cards

• the act of apportioning or distributing something

verb

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• take into consideration for exemplifying purposes

• take action with respect to (someone or something)

• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

• administer or bestow, as in small portions

• do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood

• be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

• behave in a certain way towards others

• distribute cards to the players in a game

• direct the course of; manage or control

• give out as one's portion or share

• give (a specific card) to a player

• sell (especially of illegal material)

dispense
verbv
verb

• administer or bestow, as in small portions

• grant a dispensation; grant an exemption

• give or apply (medications)

share
verb, nounv, n
noun

• assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

• any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate

• the allotment of some amount by dividing something

• the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

• a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil

verb

• have in common

• use jointly or in common

• have, give, or receive a share of

• give out as one's portion or share

• communicate

divvy up
verbv
verb

• give out as one's portion or share

parcel out
verbv
verb

• administer or bestow, as in small portions

portion out
verbv
verb

• give out as one's portion or share

Best Hypernyms For APPORTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for apportion, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
allot assign distribute allocate divide portion
Phrases (3)
give outhand outpass out

Alternatives for ALLOCATE

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