Meaning & use
allocate
To distribute resources or duties for a particular purpose.
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The city allocated extra funding to repair the aging water pipes.
Each team member was allocated a specific task for the project.
A note on using this word
Common in business and budgeting contexts, usually followed by 'to' or 'for,' as in 'allocate funds to a department.'
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