what's the differences between "allocate" and "allot"?
are they the same meaning? thanks

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'Allocate' means to divide and give out something for a special reason or to particular people, companies etc. 'the money from the sale of the house was allocated to each of the children' = the money was divided among the children.

'Allot' means to give someone an amount of something to use or to have. 'Each speaker will be alloted 15 minutes.'

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to allocate means....to give all amount of their shares.

to allot means..... to give money,...... as a share.