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1. apportion

verb. ['əˈpɔrʃən'] distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose.

Etymology

  • apportionner (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • aporcioner (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

Rhymes with Apportion

  • antiabortion
  • proportion
  • extortion
  • distortion
  • contortion
  • abortion
  • torsion
  • forshan

How do you pronounce apportion?

Pronounce apportion as əˈpɔrʃən.

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2. apportion

verb. ['əˈpɔrʃən'] give out as one's portion or share.

Etymology

  • apportionner (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • aporcioner (Old French (842-ca. 1400))