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

The program allocates $135 million to provide incentives, with participating automakers matching the funds. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

The current model allocates most of the clinical visits to administrative work and only a fraction to the patient. — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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

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