allot vs apply

allot and apply both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
allot	No	No	Yes	No
apply	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, apply is a hyponym of allot; that is, apply is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than allot:

Other hyponyms of allot include allot, assign, portion, reallot, deal, give, roll out.

allot (verb)	apply (verb)
allow to have	ask (for something)
give out	refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
administer or bestow, as in small portions	put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
	coat, cover or smear a surface with
	give or convey physically
	avail oneself to
	ensure observance of laws and rules
	apply oneself to
	be pertinent or relevant or applicable
	be applicable to; as to an analysis