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1. apportion
verb. ['əˈpɔrʃən'] distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose.
Synonyms
- portion
- allocate
- assign
- allot
- award
- reapportion
- ration
- reallocate
- present
Antonyms
- connect
- attach
- stay
- unite
Etymology
- apportionner (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- aporcioner (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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Words that Rhyme with Apportion
- antiabortion
- proportion
- extortion
- distortion
- contortion
- abortion
- torsion
- forshan
Example sentences of the word apportion
1. Verb, base form
If your family shares the home phone, you have to apportion that expense.
2. apportion
verb. ['əˈpɔrʃən'] give out as one's portion or share.
Synonyms
- hand out
- distribute
- give out
- pass out
- part
- divvy up
- portion out
- share
- deal
- separate
Antonyms
- agreement
- gather
- take
- recall
Etymology
- apportionner (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- aporcioner (Old French (842-ca. 1400))