allots

verb

Definition of allotsnext
present tense third-person singular of allot
as in allocates
to give as a share or portion each speaker was allotted five minutes to present his or her opinion in the debate

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  1. allocates
  2. assigns
  3. distributes
Verb
  • The bill also allocates funding for improved childcare and housing.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The coalition, which allocates community benefit money promised as part of the Baltimore Peninsula development deal, doled out a $190,000 grant to fund the purchase and operation of the 15-seat, handicap-accessible shuttle.
    Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of allocates
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  • When leadership offers employees flexibility—like personalized schedules or opportunities for career development—and assigns tasks with a clear purpose, employees are often more engaged and motivated, boosting organizational performance.
    Maren Perry, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Philosopher David Chalmers assigns a greater than 25 percent credence to the idea that generative AI systems might reasonably be called conscious by the year 2032.
    Michelle Weber, Longreads, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of assigns
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  • In two different filings in New York and Texas last month, Drake accused UMG – which distributes music for both Drake and Lamar – of scheming to popularize Lamar's diss track, which in turn allegedly harmed Drake and his businesses.
    KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The company also operates Amscan, which designs, manufactures and distributes celebration products like costumes, decor and tableware.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of distributes
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