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allocate
What does allocate mean?
allocate (verb): to distribute according to a plan, generally followed by the adposition to.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use allocate in a sentence?
- I'm allocating the rations for the camping trip. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- I am allocating a loaf of bread to everyone on a daily basis. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce allocate?
/ˈæləˌkeɪt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does allocate come from?
From Latin allocātus, perfect passive participle of Latin allocō, from ad- (“to”) + locō.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to allocate
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “allocate” mean?
to be present or available in large numbers or quantities; to be plentiful
Not quite: that's what abound means.
to distribute according to a plan, generally followed by the adposition to
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to urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object
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to inhabit or to visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts)
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