to portion
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3.0
- verb
- /ˈpɔrʃən/
:
porcionar
- I'm gonna portion out that fish and the beef.
- portion the food
- portion the dishes
- portion the meal
Like I said, pre portioned, nothing goes to waste.
- Like I said, pre portioned, nothing goes to waste.
- Each HelloFresh box is packed with farm fresh ingredients and everything arrives pre portioned right to your doorstep for less hassle and less wasted food.
- And they start portioning out their foods, right?
Examples
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When preparing the meal, remember to portion the vegetables evenly among the plates.
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I also cook for a small crowd (just me!) and I find portioning out my food right away helps with temptations for seconds.
Blog text (8) -
There is much talk about where to lodge them and how to portion out our food.
Fiction book (2000) -
I like small bowls because they help me portion out the perfect amount.
Blog text (1) -
Now I used to run 2 to 4 miles a day, and I usually ate what I wanted but portioned it out.
Blog text (30) -
We aren't sure how to portion the recipes out to make them last for leftovers.
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Make Halloween healthier (and longer-lasting) by portioning out the candy.
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If you don't want to grind it yourself, purchase a bag of flaxseed meal, portion it into sealable sandwich bags, and store them in the freezer.
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The chef will portion the pasta so each guest receives the right amount.
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Before you serve lunch, please portion the soup into bowls.
Synonyms
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1.5
To give out cards or other things to people
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2.0
Give things to several people or places
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3.7
To give a part of something to someone for a specific use
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2.9
Parts are given to people, often according to a plan
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7.3
To share something among a group of people
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4.2
Share things or money between several people
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7.0
To divide something and give parts to different people or groups
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5.3
To divide something into parts to give out
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4.8
To divide something into parts and give each part to different people
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3.0
Divided into parts and given to people, usually equally
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3.4
To divide something into parts and give each part to different people
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5.3
To divide something into parts according to a set share
Divided and given out to people or groups according to a plan
Antonyms
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
How Much
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2.0
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4.5
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3.0
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4.8
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5.1
Surface Forms
Etymology
Portion as a verb comes from Latin portio 'a part' or 'share' and is like the word apportion, which means to give out parts. So to portion something is to divide it into parts and give each person their share.