apply vs allot

apply and allot both are verbs.

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

As verbs, allot is a hypernym of apply; that is, allot is a word with a broader meaning than apply:

apply (verb)	allot (verb)
ask (for something)	allow to have
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing	give out
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose	administer or bestow, as in small portions
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