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ration

The word “ration” has 2 syllables: ra-tion

It's pronounced as /ˈreɪʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for ration?

In the thesaurus, “ration” has 81 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ration along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ration

Antonyms for ration

  • aggregate
  • appropriate
  • arrogate
  • begrudge
  • collect
  • composite
  • compound
  • confiscate
  • debt
  • deny
  • gather
  • hold
  • keep
  • let go
  • pool
  • retain
  • stint
  • sum
  • total
  • totality
  • whole
  • withhold

Meanings of ration

  • noun
    1. A portion of some limited resource allocated to a person or group.
  • verb
    1. To supply with a ration; to limit (someone) to a specific allowance of something.
    2. To portion out (especially during a shortage of supply); to limit access to.
    3. To restrict (an activity etc.).

Example Sentences

  • The soldiers were given a ration of food for the long journey ahead.
  • During the war, the government imposed a ration on certain goods.
  • They had to carefully manage their ration of water in the desert.
  • The team received a daily ration of supplies to last through the expedition.
  • The store ran out of stock, so they had to ration the available items.

On this page you'll find 103 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ration, such as: accord, admeasure, administer, aggregate, allocate, allot, allotment.

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