apportion (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈpɔːrʃən/

Definition

To divide something among people or things, or to give a share of something to someone or something.

Examples

• The inheritance was apportioned among the three siblings.

• We need to apportion the tasks fairly among the team members.

• The judge will apportion blame for the accident.

How to Use apportion

apportion to (prepositional phrase)

To divide and assign a share to a specific person or group. — "The council decided to apportion the new parkland to local residents."

apportion between (prepositional phrase)

To divide and assign shares between two entities. — "The profits were apportioned between the two partners."

apportion among (prepositional phrase)

To divide and assign shares among more than two entities. — "The charity worked to apportion the donations among the needy families."

Synonyms of apportion

Words with a similar meaning to apportion:

• share
• divide
• distribute
• allocate
• apportion

Antonyms of apportion

Words with the opposite meaning to apportion:

• withhold
• confiscate

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