Synonyms of allocate

allocate

verb

ˈa-lə-ˌkāt 

1

as in to allot

to give as a share or portion

not enough computers to allocate one to every student

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allot
• assign
• distribute
• apportion
• allow
• lot
• ration
• give
• divide
• portion
• measure
• dispense
• administer
• split
• grant
• prorate
• deal
• share (out)
• award
• reallocate
• contribute
• hand out
• donate
• reserve
• earmark
• part
• reassign
• dole out
• mete (out)
• meter
• redistribute
• parcel (out)
• admeasure
• accord
• reapportion
• chip in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deny
• retain
• deprive (of)
• withhold
• keep
• begrudge
• appropriate
• stint
• confiscate
• arrogate

2

as in to distribute

to give out (something) to appropriate individuals

allocated the housework in such a way that the older kids got more than the younger ones

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distribute
• dispense
• provide
• administer
• divide
• assign
• apportion
• portion
• supply
• donate
• prorate
• deal (out)
• furnish
• hand out
• parcel (out)
• share
• dole out
• mete (out)
• contribute
• allot
• split
• proportion
• disburse
• redistribute
• issue
• lot
• spread
• appropriate
• measure (out)
• ration
• share (out)
• disseminate
• circulate
• reallocate
• allow
• bestow
• set
• disperse
• part
• pledge
• scatter
• divvy (up)
• reapportion
• dish out
• admeasure
• chip in
• dollop (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuse
• withhold
• deny
• reject
• misallocate
• disallow
• deprive (of)
• decline
• begrudge
• skimp
• stint
• pinch
• niggle (out)

3

as in to dedicate

to keep or intend for a special purpose

sliced the strawberries after first allocating all the nicest ones for the top of the cake

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dedicate
• devote
• save
• reserve
• set apart
• set by
• give up (to)
• earmark
• use
• consecrate
• set aside
• entrust
• bless
• employ
• commit
• apply
• bestow
• sanctify
• confide
• consign
• hallow

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• neglect
• misuse
• misapply

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of allocate

Jewely and clothing claim a significant portion of the spending in this market, with the average Indian allocating a massive chunk of their lifesavings for this one event. — CNN Money, 30 July 2026

The state of Florida last year allocated more than $557,000 to a pilot program to deploy the drones at three different high schools. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 30 July 2026

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of July 2025 — which passed with only Republican votes — allocated $150 million in federal funds to the Interior Department last year for such events. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 30 July 2026

The clerk’s office used surplus county tax dollars, and not money allocated for operations, to invest in Israel, which makes the residents’ argument obsolete, according to Kelley. — Jake Shore, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026