Dictionary Entry
allocate
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/al-uh-keyt/Word FrequencyCommon (4.32)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)To distribute something for a particular purpose or to particular people.
In a Sentence
“The school decided to allocate more funds to the arts program next year.”
Published Usage Examples
“M 42.4 and then they go on to 'allocate' undecideds, by giving Obama 4%, McCain 2%.”
“Clinton and Obama have rejected calls from utilities and other businesses to "allocate" the initial polluting rights based on a company's current emissions.”
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Origin
From Latin allocare "to place, to put aside," from ad- "to" + locare "to place."
Common Phrases
Poetry examples for “allocate”
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