Distribute in rations, as in the army.

synonym: ration.

Roget 786: apportion, divide; distribute, administer, dispense; billet, allot, detail, cast, share, mete; portion out, parcel out, dole out; deal, carve.    allocate, ration, ration out; assign; separate etc. 44.    partition, assign, appropriate, appoint.    come in for one's share etc. (participate) 778.    ... show more