ALLOT

ALLOT', verb transitive [of ad and lot; See Lot.]1. To divide or distribute by lot.2. To distribute, or parcel out in parts or portions; or to distribute a share to each individual concerned.3. To grant, as a portion; to give, assign or appoint in general.Let every man be contented with that which providence allots to him.

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allot. Allot, v.t. to share out, distribute, assign, grant

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Al‐lot″ (�), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Allotted; p. pr. & vb. n. Allotting.] [[OF. aloter, F. allotir; a (L. ad) + lot lot. See Lot.]] 1. 1. To distribute by lot.
2. 2. To distribute, or parcel out in parts or portions; or to distribute to each individual concerned; to assign as a share or lot; to set apart as one's share; to bestow on; to grant; to appoint; as, let every man be contented with that which Providence allots him.
Ten years I will allot to the attainment of knowledge. Johnson.