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allocate

/ˈæl.ə.keɪt/  ·  say it: AL·uh·kayt

to distribute for a purpose

In Actions & Behavior

In more detail

1. (verb) to distribute or divide something among different people or uses; to give someone a share or portion of something

2. (verb) to officially assign or set apart something for a specific purpose

Examples

• 1. The budget allocated $5 million to education and $3 million to healthcare.
• 2. The company allocated a new office space for the marketing team.

Nearby in Actions & Behavior

scrimp, squander, hoard, delegate, supervise, oversee