allocates Definition
to distribute or designate something for a specific purpose or person.
Using allocates: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "allocates" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The government allocates funds for education.
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The manager allocates tasks to the team members.
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The company allocates resources to different departments.
allocates Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with allocates
allocate time/money/resources
to set aside or designate time, money, or resources for a specific purpose
Example
We need to allocate more time for this project.
allocate blame/responsibility
to assign or attribute blame or responsibility to someone or something
Example
The investigation will allocate blame for the accident.
allocate seats
to assign or distribute seats to people in a venue or event
Example
The ushers will allocate seats to the guests.
Origins of allocates
from Medieval Latin 'allocatus', past participle of 'allocare', meaning 'to place, to assign'
Summary: allocates in Brief
'Allocates' [ˈæləkeɪt] means to distribute or designate something for a specific purpose or person. It is often used in the context of allocating time, money, or resources, as well as assigning tasks or responsibilities. Phrases like 'allocate blame' and 'allocate seats' use 'allocate' to denote assigning or distributing something specific. Synonyms include 'assign,' 'allot,' and 'distribute.'
