allocate

verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: al-lo-cate (3)
English Definition

To distribute resources or duties for a particular purpose.

Example Sentence

The government decided to allocate more funds for education.

US IPA /ˈæləkeɪt/
UK IPA /ˈæləkeɪt/

Synonyms

assign distribute allot apportion designate

Antonyms

withhold keep retain