allocate

verb
UK: /ˈæləkeɪt/
US: /ˈæləkeɪt/

  1. To give something to someone as their share of a total amount, for a specific reason.

    1. We allocate tasks to each team member daily. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government will allocate more resources to improve education standards. [ ] [ ]

  2. To officially decide that money, resources, etc. should be used for a particular purpose.

    1. They allocate $200 for books each month. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company must allocate a budget for employee training programs this year. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

designate distribute earmark allot assign
allocate adjective

  1. Distributed for a particular purpose.

    1. These are the allocate resources. [ ] [ ]
    2. The allocate funds will support the new research initiative greatly. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "allocate" in English means: To give something to someone as their share of a total amount, for a specific reason., To officially decide that money, resources, etc. should be used for a particular purpose..

The phonetic transcription of "allocate" is /ˈæləkeɪt/ in British English and /ˈæləkeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "allocate": designate, distribute, earmark, allot, assign.

Example usage of "allocate": "We allocate tasks to each team member daily.". More examples on the page.