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

Global availability is 232 bottles, with 21 allocated to the United States, each with a price tag of $6,530. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

In his final state budget as governor, Gavin Newsom allocated $135 million to provide incentives for new and used EVs. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Finally, the analysts set prices that are designed to recover the costs allocated to each customer group. — Theodore J. Kury, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Disneyland limited the number of reservations allocated each night for the evening tickets. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 July 2026

The state of Illinois does not have parameters on how cannabis money has to be allocated, but traditionally the county has used the fund on public health and safety initiatives, said Mike Theodore, a spokesman for the county executive office. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Created as part of the nation’s Bicentennial celebration in 1976, 100 duplicate bells were made, with two allocated per state, according to a statement from the city. — Daily News, 4 July 2026

Nearly 40% of the IP addresses allocated to Cogent appeared on publicly available blacklists of potential abuse, according to Scamalytics data. — ABC News, 30 June 2026