ALLOCATE Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

allocate

verb

ˈa-lə-ˌkāt

Definition of allocate

as in to allot

to give as a share or portion not enough computers to allocate one to every student

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as in to distribute

to give out (something) to appropriate individuals allocated the housework in such a way that the older kids got more than the younger ones

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as in to dedicate

to keep or intend for a special purpose sliced the strawberries after first allocating all the nicest ones for the top of the cake

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Recent Examples of allocate Graduates will have the choice of going into the US Space Force, but the majority of slots will be allocated to NASA and civilian positions, according to people familiar with the project. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 In 2022, the city allocated $29 million in bonds to renovate it. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 The money had been allocated to the Strategic Fund board in October 2022 and ended up unused. — CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 The Israeli government has already allocated around US$7 million for the project and hired an expert architect to design the structures, which include shade for the crocodiles. — Irus Braverman, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for allocate

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The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, which covers an area just outside New Orleans and was allotted the highest amount — nearly $4 million through 2025 — did not respond to more than a dozen calls and emails.

— Aneri Pattani — KFF Health News, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026
For example, the original plan by the department’s consultant assumed that the park would have access to a sewer main and allotted about $76,000 for a routine sewer connection.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of allot

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Artists using the library to record, produce and distribute songs is not unheard of.

— Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Earlier this year, an open letter from agency leadership warned against using federal funds to buy harm reduction supplies like sterile syringes and pipes, or to distribute test strips for common drug supply contaminants.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of distribute

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Parton’s star was dedicated in June 1984 in the same dedication ceremony as Sylvester Stallone’s and is located on 6712 Hollywood Blvd.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
Although not quite as polished on the racial politics front, Lanterns’s third episode is no less intriguing, as an hour of television dedicated not only to answering pressing questions but fleshing out its lead character in disturbing ways.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of dedicate

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In one simulation, the AI initially assigned a 72% probability that a nearby vessel was simply passing through.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
In northern Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts, Russian forces are reportedly disbanding some tank battalions and reallocating younger servicemembers to drone units, while assigning other personnel to assault units.

— Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of assign

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Staff are tuned-in and attentive, knowledgeable and efficient, without dispensing any of the sirs and ma’ams and stilted affections of fancier places.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Epstein was involved in figuring out ways to dispense a significant portion of that money.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of dispense

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In the later years of her life, Eastman settled in Montana and devoted herself to animal advocacy.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
In order to keep playing shows these past few years, Frampton has devoted himself to an intensive workout regime that minimizes the impact of IBM.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of devote

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The bike also has a programmable control system that can provide functions such as boost, wheel-lift assistance, speed limiting and what Bonnell calls E-Clutch functionality (more on that later).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Along with performances from Chappell Roan, Doechii and more, the festival provided a space where attendees could connect directly with the festival’s nonprofit partners and hear more about the issues and communities at the center of their work.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of provide

Verb

As impressive as many space-saving tiny houses are, not everyone is cut out for climbing into small lofts using movable ladders, or sleeping on a sofa bed every night.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Goldman found Koreans in their sixties save more than any other age group, retaining 37% of their income.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

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