allocate
1 synonym and 1 antonym for allocate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To set aside or assign something for a particular purpose.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To set aside or assign something for a particular purpose.
“The council allocated extra funding to local schools.”
2. verb
In computing, to reserve a block of memory for a program to use.
“The program crashed because it couldn't allocate enough memory.”
Opposites
How to use allocate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
allocate funds
allocate resources
allocate time
Etymology
From Latin allocare, "to place" — built from ad- ("to") and locare ("to place"), the same root that gives English "locate."
Full origin of allocate →Frequently asked questions
What does “allocate” mean?
The word “allocate” means to set aside or assign something for a particular purpose. In plain terms, to assign a fixed share of something — money, time, resources — to a particular purpose or person.
How do you pronounce “allocate”?
“Allocate” is pronounced AL-uh-kayt (/ˈæl.əˌkeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “allocate” in a sentence?
Here is “allocate” used in a sentence: “The council allocated extra funding to local schools.”
What part of speech is “allocate”?
“Allocate” is a verb.
Where does the word “allocate” come from?
The word “allocate” comes from Latin. From Latin allocare, "to place" — built from ad- ("to") and locare ("to place"), the same root that gives English "locate.".
Is “allocate” a common word?
“Allocate” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “allocate” have?
“Allocate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to set aside or assign something for a particular purpose.
