(ap-por-tion) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to assign adjust or distribute parts so as to maintain the proper proportion; allot.

Example Sentence

He is going to apportion the bread among the children.

Synonyms

allocate; allot; deal; divide; lay; mete

Antonyms

horde

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apportion
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Rhymes

  • forshan
  • portion

  • abortion
  • apportion
  • contortion
  • distortion
  • extortion
  • proportion

  • antiabortion