(uh-lot) (Verb)
Meaning:
To give or apportion (something) to someone as a share or task.
Usage:
1. Each group member was ______ a specific part of the project.
2. He ______ a portion of his paycheck to savings every month.
Read this story to remember this word:
In the great tapestry of the kingdom of Allotar, where the fields were as diverse as the people who tended them, the king decreed that the land be allotted among the citizens, each according to their need and contribution. This decree, revolutionary in its wisdom, allowed for a harmony unseen in neighboring realms, for it recognized that the strength of a kingdom lay not in the wealth of a few, but in the well-being of many. Through seasons of abundance and want, the people of Allotar thrived, their lives a testament to the foresight of sharing the earth’s bounty. The story of Allotar’s allotment teaches us that fairness in sharing the task and the harvest not only sows the seeds of equity but cultivates a garden where the community can flourish together, a lesson in the power of allotment to weave the fabric of society closer, ensuring no thread is left loose or alone.
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