Phrase guide

portion out

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To distribute in portions or shares; to apportion or allot.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dish out, dole out, mete out

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

give out as one's portion or share

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: share, divvy up, apportion, deal

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: distribute, give out, hand out, pass out

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