Synonyms of allocating

allocating

verb

present participle of allocate

1

as in allotting

to give as a share or portion

not enough computers to allocate one to every student

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allotting
• assigning
• distributing
• apportioning
• dividing
• allowing
• giving
• rationing
• measuring
• dealing
• splitting
• administering
• granting
• lotting
• awarding
• dispensing
• prorating
• reserving
• sharing (out)
• according
• earmarking
• reallocating
• donating
• handing out
• contributing
• metering
• doling out
• meting (out)
• parting
• reassigning
• redistributing
• portioning
• parceling (out)
• admeasuring
• reapportioning
• chipping in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denying
• retaining
• depriving (of)
• keeping
• withholding
• appropriating
• begrudging
• confiscating
• stinting
• arrogating

2

as in distributing

to give out (something) to appropriate individuals

allocated the housework in such a way that the older kids got more than the younger ones

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distributing
• dispensing
• providing
• dividing
• administering
• supplying
• assigning
• apportioning
• donating
• prorating
• dealing (out)
• allotting
• handing out
• doling out
• furnishing
• issuing
• sharing
• meting (out)
• splitting
• portioning
• parceling (out)
• contributing
• redistributing
• disbursing
• appropriating
• spreading
• circulating
• disseminating
• measuring (out)
• proportioning
• sharing (out)
• rationing
• reallocating
• bestowing
• dispersing
• dishing out
• allowing
• setting
• pledging
• parting
• lotting
• scattering
• divvying (up)
• admeasuring
• reapportioning
• dolloping (out)
• chipping in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denying
• refusing
• rejecting
• withholding
• declining
• disallowing
• misallocating
• depriving (of)
• pinching
• begrudging
• skimping
• stinting
• niggling (out)

3

as in dedicating

to keep or intend for a special purpose

sliced the strawberries after first allocating all the nicest ones for the top of the cake

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dedicating
• devoting
• saving
• reserving
• earmarking
• giving up (to)
• consecrating
• setting apart
• using
• setting aside
• setting by
• entrusting
• employing
• sanctifying
• committing
• applying
• consigning
• blessing
• confiding
• bestowing
• hallowing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• neglecting
• misusing
• misapplying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of allocating

Most companies already have established processes for deciding where to expand, allocating capital and evaluating new markets, and reworking those processes requires more than adding another tool. — Jeremy Barnett, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Higher yields tend to pose competition for stocks has investors may prefer allocating to relatively risk-free and higher yielding bonds rather than risk-on stocks. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

That included allocating funding to cover these services among newborns and adults, even though they are used almost exclusively by children and adolescents. — Nicolette Natale, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Chicago helped pioneer the modern listing marketplace that has led to enormous gains in allocating houses efficiently. — Tomas J. Philipson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Another popular option is the 50/20/30 method, which entails allocating 50% of your income to your needs, 20% to your savings and 30% to your wants. — Mallika Mitra, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Discrepancy theory is a branch of mathematics concerned with allocating resources as evenly as possible. — Quanta Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

For many consumers, diversifying their portfolios often comes in the form of allocating assets across different classes. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Richter has called for setting a cap on total water use and allocating water based on what the river can provide. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026