apportion
To divide and distribute portions of a whole.
Word facts
Definition of Apportion
To divide and distribute portions of a whole.
Example sentences
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The controlling party had apportioned the voting districts such that their party would be favored in the next election.
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The children were required to dump all of their Halloween candy on the table so that their parents could apportion it among them.
Synonyms for Apportion
Antonyms for Apportion
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FAQ
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How many syllables does apportion have?
Apportion has 3 syllables: app·ort·ion. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.
What part of speech is apportion?
Apportion is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.
What are synonyms for apportion?
Words with similar meanings to apportion include allocate, allot, dispense, parcel out. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.
How do you use apportion in a sentence?
Example: "The controlling party had apportioned the voting districts such that their party would be favored in the next election."
What words start with the same letter as apportion?
Apportion starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does apportion have?
Apportion has 9 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.