- present tense form of allocate (3rd person singular).
allocates
Example Sentences
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The sample budget that includes saving for retirement allocates 22% of gross income for housing.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Aggregate data can help identify broad trends and inform how the commission allocates its enforcement resources.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion to hire a consultant to reevaluate how the county allocates Measure B funds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
They include the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams, the growth in commercial and broadcast revenue Fifa has overseen, and a programme which allocates millions in funding directly to member countries every year.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
It allocates natural resources, and controls the issue of credit.
From Public Opinion by Walter Lippmann
