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

This funding has helped, but allocating more money to public schools isn’t the only way to make progress. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026

The motion calls for allocating millions of dollars annually to fully fund nine county-run self-help legal centers that assist people navigating the restraining order process. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

The firm is now writing checks in AI companies without its typical ownership target, allocating between 10% and 20% of its $29 million fund. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

Most companies already have established processes for deciding where to expand, allocating capital and evaluating new markets, and reworking those processes requires more than adding another tool. — Jeremy Barnett, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Higher yields tend to pose competition for stocks has investors may prefer allocating to relatively risk-free and higher yielding bonds rather than risk-on stocks. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

That included allocating funding to cover these services among newborns and adults, even though they are used almost exclusively by children and adolescents. — Nicolette Natale, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Chicago helped pioneer the modern listing marketplace that has led to enormous gains in allocating houses efficiently. — Tomas J. Philipson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Another popular option is the 50/20/30 method, which entails allocating 50% of your income to your needs, 20% to your savings and 30% to your wants. — Mallika Mitra, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026