allocate
Translation
to assign, to distribute, to set aside
Examples
The government will allocate more funds for education.
The government will allocate more funds for education.
You should allocate the same amount of time to each question.
You should allocate the same amount of time to each question.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sb./sth.)) to give (sth.) to (sb./sth.) as their share You should allocate time to each question.
((sth.)) ((for sth.)) to set aside (sth.) for a purpose They allocated funds for the new project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assign, distribute, allot; Antonyms: withhold, keep
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'locare' (to place), literally 'to place to'.
Memory Tips
Think of giving resources a specific 'location' or place.