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 council’s budget allocates $9,000 for conferences and all items related to attending them. —Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026

Supporting oyster harvesters In response to the economic distress caused by the tumultuous oyster harvesting season, Maryland passed a bill establishing the Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund, which allocates $2 million from the 2027 budget. —Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 18 May 2026

The agency allocates funds from state tax-exempt bonds to endeavors such as affordable housing projects. —George Avalos, Mercury News, 9 May 2026

The device monitors the overall site power demand and allocates electricity proportionally across workshops. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 4 May 2026

The state treasurer manages the state’s Pooled Money Investment Account, which invests monies on behalf of state government and local jurisdictions and allocates state bond financing for projects related to education, infrastructure, the environment or affordable housing. —Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026

The law allocates about $17 billion in funding for road safety programs due to rising traffic deaths nationwide. —Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026

Rollins is eyeing the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program, designed under former President Joe Biden, which allocates funds to small- and mid-sized fertilizer production facilities through five-year grants to increase competition and bring down agricultural costs. —Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026

Then, using a scoring system the county selects projects and allocates funds. —Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026