allocate
Translation
to allocate, to assign, to earmark
Examples
We need to allocate funds for the project.
We need to allocate funds for the project.
The manager will allocate tasks to each team member.
The manager will allocate tasks to each team member.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((for sth.)) to set aside (sth.) for a purpose We must allocate more money for education.
((sth.)) ((to sb./sth.)) to give (sth.) to (sb./sth.) as a share The government allocated the funds to several agencies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assign, allot, distribute; 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. To 'allocate' is to place resources where they belong.