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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