assign

doling

dəʊl

verb

distribute shares of something.

the scanty portions of food doled out to them

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doled

dəʊl

verb

distribute shares of something.

the scanty portions of food doled out to them

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distributing

dɪˈstrɪbjuːt
ˈdɪstrɪbjuːt

verb

give a share or a unit of (something) to each of a number of recipients.

information leaflets are being distributed to hotels

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distributes

dɪˈstrɪbjuːt
ˈdɪstrɪbjuːt

verb

give a share or a unit of (something) to each of a number of recipients.

information leaflets are being distributed to hotels

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distribute

dɪˈstrɪbjuːt
ˈdɪstrɪbjuːt

verb

give a share or a unit of (something) to each of a number of recipients.

information leaflets are being distributed to hotels

give out,deal out,hand out/round,issue,dispense,administer,pass round,dole out,dispose of,allocate,allot,apportion,assign,share out,divide out/up,measure out,mete out,parcel out,ration out,divvy up,dish out,circulate,hand out,deliver,convey,transmit

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dispenses

dɪˈspɛns

verb

distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people.

orderlies went round dispensing drinks

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dispensed

dɪˈspɛns

verb

distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people.

orderlies went round dispensing drinks

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dispense

dɪˈspɛns

verb

distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people.

orderlies went round dispensing drinks

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devoting

dɪˈvəʊt

verb

give all or most of one’s time or resources to (a person or activity).

I wanted to devote more time to my family

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devotes

dɪˈvəʊt

verb

give all or most of one’s time or resources to (a person or activity).

I wanted to devote more time to my family

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devote

dɪˈvəʊt

verb

give all or most of one’s time or resources to (a person or activity).

I wanted to devote more time to my family

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devolving

dɪˈvɒlv

verb

transfer or delegate (power) to a lower level, especially from central government to local or regional administration.

measures to devolve power to a Scottish assembly

delegate,pass (down/on),hand down/over/on,depute,transfer,transmit,commit,assign,consign,convey,entrust,turn over,make over,sign over,give,part with,let go of,leave,cede,surrender,relinquish,deliver,bestow,grant,offload,dump,get rid of,palm off,foist,fob off

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devolves

dɪˈvɒlv

verb

transfer or delegate (power) to a lower level, especially from central government to local or regional administration.

measures to devolve power to a Scottish assembly

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devolve

dɪˈvɒlv

verb

transfer or delegate (power) to a lower level, especially from central government to local or regional administration.

measures to devolve power to a Scottish assembly

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designating

verb

appoint (someone) to a specified office or post.

he was designated as prime minister

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designates

verb

appoint (someone) to a specified office or post.

he was designated as prime minister

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designated

verb

appoint (someone) to a specified office or post.

he was designated as prime minister

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designate

verb

appoint (someone) to a specified office or post.

he was designated as prime minister

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adjective

appointed to an office or post but not yet installed.

the Director designate

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deputing

verb

appoint or instruct (someone) to perform a task for which one is responsible.

she was deputed to look after him while Clare was away

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deputes

verb

appoint or instruct (someone) to perform a task for which one is responsible.

she was deputed to look after him while Clare was away

appoint,designate,nominate,assign,commission,charge,choose,select,elect,co-opt,empower,authorize,mandate,detail

noun

a person appointed to act in an official capacity or as a representative of another official.

a depute chairman

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deputed

verb

appoint or instruct (someone) to perform a task for which one is responsible.

she was deputed to look after him while Clare was away

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depute

verb

appoint or instruct (someone) to perform a task for which one is responsible.

she was deputed to look after him while Clare was away

appoint,designate,nominate,assign,commission,charge,choose,select,elect,co-opt,empower,authorize,mandate,detail

noun

a person appointed to act in an official capacity or as a representative of another official.

a depute chairman

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delegating

verb

entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person, typically one who is less senior than oneself.

she must delegate duties so as to free herself for more important tasks

assign,entrust,give,pass on,hand on/over,turn over,consign,devolve,depute,transfer

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delegated

verb

entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person, typically one who is less senior than oneself.

she must delegate duties so as to free herself for more important tasks

assign,entrust,give,pass on,hand on/over,turn over,consign,devolve,depute,transfer

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dealt

diːl

verb

distribute (cards) in an orderly rotation to players for a game or round.

the cards were dealt for the last hand

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deals

diːl

verb

distribute (cards) in an orderly rotation to players for a game or round.

the cards were dealt for the last hand

distribute,give out,share out,divide out,divide up,hand out,pass out,pass round,dole out,mete out,dispense,allocate,allot,assign,apportion,bestow,divvy up

noun

an agreement entered into by two or more parties for their mutual benefit, especially in a business or political context.

the government was ready to do a deal with the opposition

agreement,understanding,pact,compact,bargain,covenant,contract,treaty,protocol,concordat,entente,accord,arrangement,accommodation,compromise,settlement,negotiation,terms,transaction,sale,account,indenture,engagement

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deal

diːl

verb

distribute (cards) in an orderly rotation to players for a game or round.

the cards were dealt for the last hand

distribute,give out,share out,divide out,divide up,hand out,pass out,pass round,dole out,mete out,dispense,allocate,allot,assign,apportion,bestow,divvy up

noun

an agreement entered into by two or more parties for their mutual benefit, especially in a business or political context.

the government was ready to do a deal with the opposition

agreement,understanding,pact,compact,bargain,covenant,contract,treaty,protocol,concordat,entente,accord,arrangement,accommodation,compromise,settlement,negotiation,terms,transaction,sale,account,indenture,engagement

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crediting

ˈkrɛdɪt

verb

publicly acknowledge a contributor’s role in the production of (something published or broadcast).

the screenplay is credited to one American and two Japanese writers

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credited

ˈkrɛdɪt

verb

publicly acknowledge a contributor’s role in the production of (something published or broadcast).

the screenplay is credited to one American and two Japanese writers

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consigns

kənˈsʌɪn

verb

deliver (something) to a person’s keeping.

he consigned three paintings to Sotheby’s

assign,allocate,place,put,entrust,grant,remit,hand down,bequeath,commend

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consigning

kənˈsʌɪn

verb

deliver (something) to a person’s keeping.

he consigned three paintings to Sotheby’s

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consigned

kənˈsʌɪn

verb

deliver (something) to a person’s keeping.

he consigned three paintings to Sotheby’s

assign,allocate,place,put,entrust,grant,remit,hand down,bequeath,commend

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consign

kənˈsʌɪn

verb

deliver (something) to a person’s keeping.

he consigned three paintings to Sotheby’s

assign,allocate,place,put,entrust,grant,remit,hand down,bequeath,commend

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categorizing

ˈkatəɡərʌɪz

verb

place in a particular class or group.

silk is categorized as a luxury import

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categorizes

ˈkatəɡərʌɪz

verb

place in a particular class or group.

silk is categorized as a luxury import

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categorized

ˈkatəɡərʌɪz

verb

place in a particular class or group.

silk is categorized as a luxury import

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categorize

ˈkatəɡərʌɪz

verb

place in a particular class or group.

silk is categorized as a luxury import

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categorising

ˈkatəɡərʌɪz

verb

place in a particular class or group.

silk is categorized as a luxury import

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categorises

ˈkatəɡərʌɪz

verb

place in a particular class or group.

silk is categorized as a luxury import

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categorised

ˈkatəɡərʌɪz

verb

place in a particular class or group.

silk is categorized as a luxury import

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categorise

ˈkatəɡərʌɪz

verb

place in a particular class or group.

silk is categorized as a luxury import

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budgeting

ˈbʌdʒɪt

verb

allow or provide a particular amount of money in a budget.

the university is budgeting for a deficit

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attributing

/əˈtrɪbjuːt/
/ˈatrɪbjuːt/

verb

Regard something as being caused by.

he attributed the firm’s success to the efforts of the managing director

ascribe,assign,accredit,credit,impute,allot,allocate

noun

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

flexibility and mobility are the key attributes of Britain’s army

quality,feature,characteristic,trait,element,aspect,property,hallmark,mark,distinction,sign,telltale sign,sure sign

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attributes

/əˈtrɪbjuːt/
/ˈatrɪbjuːt/

verb

Regard something as being caused by.

he attributed the firm’s success to the efforts of the managing director

ascribe,assign,accredit,credit,impute,allot,allocate

noun

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

flexibility and mobility are the key attributes of Britain’s army

quality,feature,characteristic,trait,element,aspect,property,hallmark,mark,distinction,sign,telltale sign,sure sign

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attributed

/əˈtrɪbjuːt/
/ˈatrɪbjuːt/

verb

Regard something as being caused by.

he attributed the firm’s success to the efforts of the managing director

ascribe,assign,accredit,credit,impute,allot,allocate

noun

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

flexibility and mobility are the key attributes of Britain’s army

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attribute

/əˈtrɪˌbjut/
/ˈætrəˌbjut/

transitive verb

Regard something as being caused by (someone or something)

he attributed the firm’s success to the efforts of the managing director

ascribe,assign,accredit,credit,impute,allot,allocate

noun

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

flexibility and mobility are the key attributes of our army

quality,feature,characteristic,trait,element,aspect,property,hallmark,mark,distinction,sign,telltale sign,sure sign

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ascribing

/əˈskrʌɪb/

verb

Regard something as being due to (a cause)

he ascribed Jane’s short temper to her upset stomach

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ascribes

/əˈskrʌɪb/

verb

Regard something as being due to (a cause)

he ascribed Jane’s short temper to her upset stomach

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ascribed

/əˈskrʌɪb/

verb

Regard something as being due to (a cause)

he ascribed Jane’s short temper to her upset stomach

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ascribe

/əˈskraɪb/

transitive verb

Attribute something to (a cause)

he ascribed Jane’s short temper to her upset stomach

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apportions

/əˈpɔːʃ(ə)n/

verb

Divide up and share out.

voting power will be apportioned according to contribution

share out,divide out,allocate,distribute,allot,assign,dispense

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apportioning

/əˈpɔːʃ(ə)n/

verb

Divide up and share out.

voting power will be apportioned according to contribution

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apportioned

/əˈpɔːʃ(ə)n/

verb

Divide up and share out.

voting power will be apportioned according to contribution

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apportion

/əˈpɔrʃ(ə)n/

transitive verb

Divide and allocate.

voting power will be apportioned according to contribution

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allotting

/əˈlɒt/

verb

Give or apportion (something) to someone.

equal time was allotted to each

allocate,assign,issue,award,grant,administer,devote

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allotted

/əˈlɒt/

verb

Give or apportion (something) to someone.

equal time was allotted to each

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allots

/əˈlɒt/

verb

Give or apportion (something) to someone.

equal time was allotted to each

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allot

/əˈlɑt/

transitive verb

Give or apportion (something) to someone as a share or task.

equal time was allotted to each

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allocating

/ˈaləkeɪt/

verb

Distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose.

in past years we didn’t allocate enough funds to infrastructure maintenance

allot,assign,issue,award,grant,administer,devote

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allocates

/ˈaləkeɪt/

verb

Distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose.

in past years we didn’t allocate enough funds to infrastructure maintenance

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allocated

/ˈaləkeɪt/

verb

Distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose.

in past years we didn’t allocate enough funds to infrastructure maintenance

allot,assign,issue,award,grant,administer,devote

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allocate

/ˈæləˌkeɪt/

transitive verb

Distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose.

the authorities allocated 50,000 places to refugees

allot,assign,issue,award,grant,administer,devote

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