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allocate
[ al-uh-keyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to set apart for a particular purpose; assign or allot:
to allocate funds for new projects.
allocate
/ ˈæəˌɪ /
verb
- to assign or allot for a particular purpose
- a less common word for locate
Derived Forms
- ˈˌٲ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ···ٴǰ noun
- ···ٱ verb (used with object) deallocated deallocating
- ···ٱ verb (used with object) reallocated reallocating
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of allocate1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
On Feb. 26, D.A. investigators executed search warrants as part of “Operation Dirty Pond,” a probe into the alleged misuse of taxpayer funds allocated for a $24-million aquatic center that hasn’t been built.
The spokesperson added that a further £3.2bn would be allocated for school budgets, with £1bn earmarked for children and young people with high needs.
Participating manufacturers will have to allocate 20% of their production of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics to the WHO.
In response to an urgent question in the House of Commons on 1 April - the day after the fund expired - Children and Families Minister Janet Daby said £50m had been allocated for this year.
Mr George lost his positions on the two committees because of his status as an independent MS, the positions having been allocated to the Welsh Conservatives.
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