allocate

verbB1 · Intermediate

To give out a share of something.

Meaning of «allocate»

verb

to give out a share of something

The manager will allocate more time for training.

Translation

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«allocate» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

give out parts of something

distributegive out to many people or placesThey distribute food to poor families.

allocateformaldecide officially who gets whatThe school allocated rooms to the new students.

dispenseformalgive out, such as medicine or from a machineThe machine dispenses hot drinks.

to keep something for a special use

reservekeep something for later or for someoneI reserved a table for four.

allocategive money or time officially to a purposeThe city allocated money for a new park.

earmarkformalset aside for a special purpose in advanceThe money is earmarked for a new school.

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to give out a share of something

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