allocate

verb

ˈa-lə-ˌkāt How to pronounce allocate (audio)
Definition of allocatenext
1
as in to allot
to give as a share or portion not enough computers to allocate one to every student

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2
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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3
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 Isn’t space compute a little bit more interesting to allocate those dollars than taking some mobile customers from AT&T? — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026 Florida’s comparative-fault rules provide the framework for allocating fault when the evidence supports doing so. — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Part of the settlement was allocated to programs aimed at reducing youth smoking. — Ari Lightman, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 So to say that another way, plants are taking up all of this carbon from our atmosphere and then allocating about thirteen billion tons of that to networks every year. — Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for allocate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocate
  1. allot
  2. distribute
  3. dedicate
  4. assign
  5. dispense
  6. devote
  7. provide
  8. save
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  • Insider tip If your schedule permits, allot at least two days here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Hinson said the bill’s reductions to Medicaid spending for Iowa will be offset by the Rural Health Transformation Program, which allots $50 billion divided among all 50 states over the next five years.
    — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of allot
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  • Major Player Last year, BBC Studios teamed with CosmoBlue to distribute channels and launch a new general entertainment network across the Middle East and North Africa regions and Turkey.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • That came after the company distributed about 471 million warrants giving holders of Paramount Skydance’s PSKY Class B shares the option to purchase stock in the new company for $12/share.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of distribute
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  • The company will need to dedicate key resources to meet that timeline, including developing life support systems for crew.
    — Andrew Jones, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The American Society of Civil Engineers dedicated the highway as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark at the event Wednesday morning.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of dedicate
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  • The airman was assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, out of Nellis Air Force Base.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • All registered voters were assigned a probability of voting to produce likely voter results.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of assign
Verb
  • Despite those circumstances, Yusuf continued dispensing oxycodone to Llerena, according to the factual proffer.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Studio 1 tracks the amount dispensed to estimate how much remains.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of dispense
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  • The power of people All of this knowledge has accumulated because people value birds and have devoted enormous time and effort to understanding them.
    — Amy L. Scarpignato, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond his commercial success, Appignani devoted his later years to civic engagement, philanthropy and promoting humanistic values.
    — Sergio R. Bustos, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of devote
Verb
  • Social media videos of him hitting tennis balls and baseballs while listing his policy proposals have provided a font of online mockery.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Paris police said one person died of a heart attack, without providing details.
    — SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of provide
Verb
  • In what was actually an uneventful game for nearly three full quarters, each squad decided to save their best theatrics until the final minutes.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The Texas Senate race is the most expensive race in the country right now, and Republicans are pouring $200 million to save the nominee there.
    — Jacob Brogan, Vox, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of save

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“Allocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocate. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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