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Meaning:
allocate

to give or have something as a share (for a purpose)

assign; divide among

allot

to give out (to each person, group) a part or share etc of (something)

assign; give portion

bestow

to give an honour, title etc to a person

give, allot

decentralize

to give greater powers for self-government etc to (regions, branches etc away from the center)

distribute over a less concentrated area

dedicate

to give (one's time, energy etc) (to a special cause or purpose)

donate, set aside for special use

devote

to give up one's time, energy etc to something

commit one's energies, thoughts

dispense

to give, distribute (something)

dole out supply

distribute

to give, send out, (things) (to many people, houses etc)

allocate, deliver, spread

mete

to give punishment etc out (in portions)

administer, distribute

share-out

the act of sharing

allocate, distribute

singled

specify as selection

specify as selection

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