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al·lo·cate (ăĺə-kāt́)

[Medieval Latin allocāre, allocāt-, Latin ad-, ad-, + Latin locāre, to place (from locus, place).]

transitive verb: -cat·ed, -cat·ing, -cates. 

  1. To set apart for a special purpose; designate: allocate a room to be used for storage.
  2. To distribute according to a plan; allot: allocate rations for a week-long camping trip.

derivatives

aĺlo·cat́a·ble
adjective
aĺlo·cátion
noun
aĺlo·ca·tor
noun

synonyms:

allocate, appropriate, designate, earmark These verbs mean to set aside for a specified purpose: allocated time for recreation; appropriated funds for public education; designated a location for the new hospital; money earmarked for a vacation.