What Is Another Way to Say “Divvy Up”?

Looking for synonyms for divvy up? We’ve got you covered!

Here’s a list of other ways to say divvy up.

  • Allocate
  • Distribute
  • Share out
  • Apportion
  • Split
  • Portion out
  • Divide
  • Parcel out
  • Disburse
  • Allot
  • Disseminate
  • Ration
  • Dole out
  • Assign
  • Mete out

Want to learn how to say divvy up professionally? Keep reading for examples and use cases.

1. Allocate

Used when resources or duties are being distributed according to a plan or for a specific purpose.
Example: “The project manager will allocate tasks to each team member based on their skills.”

2. Distribute

Appropriate for the process of giving or delivering something to a number of people or places.
Example: “The company distributed the new policies to all employees.”

3. Share out

Refers to dividing something into parts and giving each person or group their portion.
Example: “The profits were shared out equally among the partners.”

4. Apportion

Used when dividing and assigning parts or shares in a measured or proportionate way.
Example: “The budget was apportioned among the various departments.”

5. Split

Appropriate for dividing something into parts or groups, often equally.
Example: “The team decided to split the workload to meet the deadline efficiently.”

6. Portion out

Refers to dividing something into parts and distributing them.
Example: “The chef portioned out the ingredients for the cooking class.”

7. Divide

Used when separating something into parts, groups, or sections.
Example: “The company will divide its focus between domestic and international markets.”

8. Parcel out

Appropriate for distributing or dividing something into parcels, parts, or amounts.
Example: “The land was parceled out to various buyers.”

9. Disburse

Refers to the payment of money from a fund.
Example: “The treasurer disbursed funds to each department for their expenses.”

10. Allot

Used for assigning something as a share or portion.
Example: “Each team was allotted an equal amount of resources for the project.”

11. Disseminate

Appropriate for distributing information or knowledge widely.
Example: “The organization disseminated the research findings at the conference.”

12. Ration

Refers to distributing scarce resources or goods in controlled or fixed amounts.
Example: “During the shortage, the company had to ration supplies among its workers.”

13. Dole out

Used for distributing something in portions, often implying a controlled or limited allocation.
Example: “The manager doled out assignments at the beginning of the shift.”

14. Assign

Appropriate for designating or setting something aside for a specific purpose or to a person.
Example: “Tasks were assigned to each member according to the project plan.”

15. Mete out

Refers to distributing or allotting justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.
Example: “The judge meted out sentences based on the severity of each case.”

Linda Brown