Synonyms of allocated

allocated

verb

past tense of allocate

1

as in allotted

to give as a share or portion

not enough computers to allocate one to every student

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allotted
• assigned
• distributed
• apportioned
• allowed
• divided
• rationed
• gave
• measured
• lotted
• awarded
• dispensed
• granted
• administered
• split
• dealt
• earmarked
• shared (out)
• reserved
• prorated
• donated
• handed out
• metered
• reallocated
• accorded
• contributed
• meted (out)
• doled out
• parted
• reassigned
• portioned
• redistributed
• admeasured
• parceled (out)
• reapportioned
• chipped in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• retained
• deprived (of)
• withheld
• kept
• appropriated
• begrudged
• confiscated
• stinted
• arrogated

2

as in distributed

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

• distributed
• dispensed
• divided
• provided
• administered
• assigned
• supplied
• apportioned
• donated
• allotted
• prorated
• handed out
• doled out
• dealt (out)
• furnished
• shared
• issued
• meted (out)
• portioned
• appropriated
• contributed
• split
• disbursed
• parceled (out)
• redistributed
• spread
• measured (out)
• proportioned
• rationed
• shared (out)
• circulated
• reallocated
• disseminated
• set
• allowed
• bestowed
• dispersed
• pledged
• scattered
• lotted
• parted
• divvied (up)
• admeasured
• dished out
• reapportioned
• dolloped (out)
• chipped in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• withheld
• refused
• rejected
• disallowed
• misallocated
• declined
• deprived (of)
• begrudged
• pinched
• stinted
• skimped
• niggled (out)

3

as in dedicated

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

• dedicated
• devoted
• earmarked
• saved
• reserved
• set by
• set apart
• gave up (to)
• consecrated
• used
• set aside
• entrusted
• blessed
• employed
• consigned
• applied
• confided
• committed
• bestowed
• sanctified
• hallowed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• misused
• misapplied

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of allocated

Building a Better California has also allocated a large chunk of its massive war chest to reserve $87 million worth of advertising time ahead of the November election to sway public opinion, the New York Times reported last month. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026

Yet the ones that are less successful tend to be more allocated. — Nir Bashan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Spacewalk planners had allocated about six and a half hours for the work to be completed. — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The 100-point scoring system used by city staff to evaluate the proposals allocated 18 points to service rates and value, according to a staff report. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

The state has allocated 4,845 units to Newport Beach to plan for, but the city has approved zoning and development standards that could accommodate up to 8,174 new homes. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2026

Under the new framework, a larger portion of excess free cash flow is expected to be allocated to share repurchases than to variable dividends, Bilkoski said. — CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026

Hirshman said $3 million allocated for the building’s repair by former state Assemblymember Danny O’Donnell never tapped by the church is also available. — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

The task force is advisory, and its recommendations still go through the Tourist Development Council before commissioners decide how tourist-tax dollars are allocated. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026