Synonyms for

Allotted

Verb / ʌˈlɑ:tɪd / Another word for allotted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To assign or distribute as a share or portion.

Synonyms & similar words

allot dealout portion deal assign shellout doleout distribute lot parcelout dishout accord dispense administer meteout grant assign allocate apportion distribute share divide dispense ration portion deal grant bestow awards accord

Synonyms by register

Formal

assigned allocated apportioned designated

Informal

given set aside earmarked

Literary

bestowed granted

Antonyms

unallocated unassigned undistributed unreserved unclaimed unshared

Common collocations

  • time allotted
  • resources allotted
  • share allotted
  • space allotted
  • tasks allotted
  • budget allotted
  • portion allotted

Word family

noun allotment
verb allot
adjective allotted
adverb allottedly

Usage note

Allotted is the past participle of the verb 'allot', meaning to give a share of something or to decide officially how something should be used. It is often used in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The company allotted a budget for the new project.
  2. The coach allotted each player a specific role in the game plan.
  3. The school allotted a certain amount of time for recess.
  4. The chef allotted ingredients for the recipe.
  5. The teacher allotted extra credit for completing the homework early.

Quotes

  • Time is a created thing. To say 'I don't have time,' is like saying, 'I don't want to.' - Lao Tzu
  • The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is. - C.S. Lewis
  • All that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that. - Baltasar Gracian

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