allocate

Definition

To set aside for a purpose.

Etymology

From Latin allocātus, perfect passive participle of Latin allocō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from ad- (“to”) + locō. Doublet of allow.

Example Sentences

• "Please do not eat the meringue, as it is allocated for the dinner party tomorrow."
• "By March 1994, it had moved to Cardiff Canton, and was still allocated there when its nameplates were taken off in March 1997."
• "The bulk of K–12 education funds are allocated to school districts that in turn pay for the cost of operating schools."

Related Words