allocate

Intermediate

/ˈæl.ə.keɪt/

verb
To distribute, set aside

allocate in a sentence

  • “The Mayor allocated 30 percent of the funds for improving the town's schools.”
  • “Money from the sale of the house was allocated to each of the children.”
  • “We need to determine the best way to allocate our resources.”
  • “Have enough funds been allocated to finance the project?”

What does “allocate” mean?

allocate (verb) means to distribute, set aside. It is pronounced /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "allocate" mean?
allocate (verb) means: To distribute, set aside
How do you pronounce "allocate"?
"allocate" is pronounced /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "allocate" in a sentence?
Here is "allocate" used in a sentence: The Mayor allocated 30 percent of the funds for improving the town's schools.

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