What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dedicate
Example
She decided to dedicate her life to helping others. [dedicate: verb]
Example
He dedicated all his free time to learning a new language. [dedicated: adjective]
Example
The author dedicated her book to her parents. [dedicated: past tense]
allocate
Example
The company allocated a large budget for marketing this year. [allocate: verb]
Example
We need to allocate more time for this project to be completed. [allocated: past participle]
Example
The city allocated a park for the new playground. [allocate: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Allocate is more commonly used than dedicate in everyday language, especially in business or organizational contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dedicate and allocate?
Allocate is generally more formal than dedicate, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
