Synonyms of allocating

allocating

verb

present participle of allocate

1

as in allotting

to give as a share or portion

not enough computers to allocate one to every student

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allotting
• assigning
• distributing
• apportioning
• dividing
• allowing
• giving
• rationing
• measuring
• dealing
• splitting
• administering
• granting
• lotting
• awarding
• dispensing
• prorating
• reserving
• sharing (out)
• according
• earmarking
• reallocating
• donating
• handing out
• contributing
• metering
• doling out
• meting (out)
• parting
• reassigning
• redistributing
• portioning
• parceling (out)
• admeasuring
• reapportioning
• chipping in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denying
• retaining
• depriving (of)
• keeping
• withholding
• appropriating
• begrudging
• confiscating
• stinting
• arrogating

2

as in distributing

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

• distributing
• dispensing
• providing
• dividing
• administering
• supplying
• assigning
• apportioning
• donating
• prorating
• dealing (out)
• allotting
• handing out
• doling out
• furnishing
• issuing
• sharing
• meting (out)
• splitting
• portioning
• parceling (out)
• contributing
• redistributing
• disbursing
• appropriating
• spreading
• circulating
• disseminating
• measuring (out)
• proportioning
• sharing (out)
• rationing
• reallocating
• bestowing
• dispersing
• dishing out
• allowing
• setting
• pledging
• parting
• lotting
• scattering
• divvying (up)
• admeasuring
• reapportioning
• dolloping (out)
• chipping in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denying
• refusing
• rejecting
• withholding
• declining
• disallowing
• misallocating
• depriving (of)
• pinching
• begrudging
• skimping
• stinting
• niggling (out)

3

as in dedicating

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

• dedicating
• devoting
• saving
• reserving
• earmarking
• giving up (to)
• consecrating
• setting apart
• using
• setting aside
• setting by
• entrusting
• employing
• sanctifying
• committing
• applying
• consigning
• blessing
• confiding
• bestowing
• hallowing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• neglecting
• misusing
• misapplying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of allocating

In its 2025 report, the state auditor recommended that the Legislature consider allocating NAGPRA-specific funding to the university system which would come with conditions of compliance. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

For example, shifting the Fed’s portfolio toward short-term Treasury bills and away from long-term bonds or mortgage-back securities could reduce market price distortion and limit the government’s role in allocating capital across sectors. — David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Shah says investors allocating funds based on that principle stand to lose a lot of money. — Alastair Marsh, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Jewely and clothing claim a significant portion of the spending in this market, with the average Indian allocating a massive chunk of their lifesavings for this one event. — CNN Money, 30 July 2026

How the MyFirstEV program works Newsom signed Senate Bill 168 into law this month allocating $135 million for the MyFirstEV program; the funding will be matched by 13 major automakers combined. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Meanwhile, big pension funds, university endowments, and other institutional investors have been allocating to private markets for decades, helping many outperform traditional stock-and-bond portfolios over long periods. — Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

Other issues important to him are allocating more money for the state’s infrastructure and funding for schools, according to his campaign website. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

To keep the pipeline project moving forward, council members authorized allocating up to $325,000 from the city's Water and Wastewater Savings Account specifically for easement acquisitions related to the project. — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2026