word
Allocate
A-luh-kayt
/ˈælʌˌkeɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
allocate
Dictionary meaning
To distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose.
Examples
- We allocated funds for the new project.
Synonyms: apportion
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