allocating

VERB

assign; divide among

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allot apportion appropriate designate earmark give set aside

STRONG

admeasure budget cut share slice

WEAK

dish out divvy mete

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold keep withhold

WEAK

keep together

Example Sentences

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SpaceX’s $75 billion IPO, allocating 30% to retail investors, fueled concerns about Tesla stock’s volatility.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

That feature is the prime rationale for the 60/40 portfolio, a classic investment strategy allocating 60% to stocks for growth and 40% to fixed-income for security and stability.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Jane Street has invested alongside Situational Awareness in venture deals in addition to allocating to its hedge fund.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

You mentioned that you’re allocating 10% of your monthly pay toward your move.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Eventually somebody ends up in charge of allocating goods and services.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann