Definitions of allot

1. To distribute or divide, as by lot; apportion, as shares; assign or grant for a specific or definite purpose.

2. To divide as by lot: to distribute in portions: to parcel out:- pr. p. allotting: pa. p. allotted.

3. To assign; distribute.

4. To assign by lot; distribute; appoint; assign.

5. administer or bestow, as in small portions; " administer critical remarks to everyone present"; " dole out some money"; " shell out pocket money for the children"; " deal a blow to someone"

6. To distribute, or parcel out in parts or portions; or to distribute to each individual concerned; to assign as a share or lot; to set apart as one's share; to bestow on; to grant; to appoint; as, let every man be contented with that which Providence allots him.

7. To distribute by lot; to give to each his share; to assign. See Lot.

8. To assign to; to divide and parcel out; to apportion.

9. Allotting.

10. Allotted.