Allot and Retain

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Allot verb - To give as a share or portion.

Usage example: each speaker was allotted five minutes to present his or her opinion in the debate

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Retain is an antonym for allot in assign topic.

Nearby Words: allotment, allocation, allotted

Retain verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.

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Allot is an antonym for retain.

Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

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