CEFR C1

allocates

verb

Meaning

Distributes resources, duties, or funds for a specific purpose.

Examples

The government allocates significant funding to research and development every fiscal year.
Management allocates specific tasks to each team member to ensure the project stays on schedule.

Synonyms: give, assign, allot, earmark

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allocates (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈæləkeɪts/

Definition

Distributes resources, duties, or funds for a specific purpose.

Examples

The government allocates significant funding to research and development every fiscal year.
Management allocates specific tasks to each team member to ensure the project stays on schedule.
She carefully allocates her limited time between her studies and her part-time job.

How to Use allocates

allocate to (prepositional phrase): Assigning something to a specific recipient or purpose. — "The committee allocates funds to local charities."
allocate for (prepositional phrase): Setting something aside for a specific future use. — "They allocate money for emergency repairs."

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