English Synonym Finder

apportion

Definitions

To divide and allocate something, such as resources or duties, according to a particular plan or in shares.

To assign or distribute something proportionally among a number of recipients.

Examples

The committee will apportion the remaining funds among the various departments based on their specific needs.

It is difficult to fairly apportion the blame when so many people were involved in the project's failure.

Synonyms

allocate allot distribute divide parcel out assign ration

Antonyms

collect gather hoard amass accumulate keep hold