apportion

/ɐpˈɔːʃən/

/əˈpɔɹʃən/

to apportion

MAIN VERB

distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose

synonyms : allocate

give out as one's portion or share

synonyms : deal

Examples

1. And the jury can apportion faults among all of the different defendants.

2. Those are apportioned by congressional districts.

3. To him Abraham apportioned one-tenth of everything.

4. And to him Abraham apportioned one-tenth of everything.