Synonyms of allocates

allocates

verb

present tense third-person singular of allocate

1

as in allots

to give as a share or portion

not enough computers to allocate one to every student

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allots
• assigns
• distributes
• apportions
• allows
• lots
• gives
• divides
• dispenses
• administers
• rations
• splits
• grants
• portions
• prorates
• measures
• donates
• deals
• contributes
• meters
• reallocates
• awards
• shares (out)
• hands out
• parcels (out)
• parts
• redistributes
• doles out
• reassigns
• metes (out)
• reserves
• accords
• earmarks
• admeasures
• chips in
• reapportions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denies
• retains
• deprives (of)
• withholds
• keeps
• appropriates
• begrudges
• confiscates
• arrogates
• stints

2

as in distributes

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

• distributes
• dispenses
• provides
• divides
• administers
• assigns
• donates
• apportions
• supplies
• portions
• furnishes
• allots
• deals (out)
• hands out
• prorates
• parcels (out)
• contributes
• doles out
• metes (out)
• shares
• redistributes
• appropriates
• splits
• disburses
• circulates
• spreads
• lots
• disseminates
• bestows
• issues
• proportions
• reallocates
• measures (out)
• allows
• disperses
• shares (out)
• parts
• scatters
• sets
• pledges
• rations
• divvies (up)
• dishes out
• admeasures
• chips in
• dollops (out)
• reapportions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denies
• refuses
• rejects
• withholds
• disallows
• misallocates
• declines
• deprives (of)
• begrudges
• pinches
• skimps
• stints
• niggles (out)

3

as in dedicates

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

• dedicates
• devotes
• saves
• consecrates
• reserves
• gives up (to)
• uses
• earmarks
• sets apart
• entrusts
• sets aside
• blesses
• sets by
• employs
• sanctifies
• consigns
• applies
• bestows
• commits
• confides
• hallows

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• misapplies
• misuses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of allocates

Lucas said each year the City Council allocates more than 25% of its annual operating revenue to fund the Police Department, yet the agency struggles each year with paying legal settlements. — Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

For example, the bill creates incentives to accelerate housing supply development, revitalize vacant commercial properties into residences, and even allocates funds towards innovations that further create more housing supply. — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

According to experts, a balanced portfolio usually allocates between 0% and 15% in precious metals, with most of this allocation being in gold. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 26 June 2026

The device monitors the overall site power demand and allocates electricity proportionally across workshops. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 June 2026

That discipline extends to how Nasdaq allocates capital across time horizons. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 June 2026

The budget also allocates $169 million for classified employees’ salaries, about $4 million more than the previous school year. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026

For example, if a partnership earns $100,000 and allocates $50,000 apiece to its two partners, each partner may owe tax on $50,000 of income even if the partnership keeps the cash in its bank account rather than distributing it. — Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 June 2026

The Legislature allocates funding to school districts largely based on average daily attendance. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026