apportion

/əˈpɔːʃən/verb
High School
1

To divide and distribute portions of a whole.

2

Specifically, to do so in a fair and equitable manner; to allocate proportionally.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing