allocate
/ˈæləkeɪt/
al · lo · cate
ˈæl · ə · keɪt
English Definition
v. distribute
Significado en Español
asignar
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Example Sentence
Funds were allocated for research.
资金分配给了研究。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
al(TO)+locate(POSITION)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “allocate”:
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A
distribute
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B
ignore
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C
remove
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D
prohibit
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A — distribute.
“allocate” means v. distribute
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The committee will ______ funds to each department fairly.
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A
allocate
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B
hoard
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C
withhold
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D
seize
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A — allocate.
“allocate” means v. distribute
Common questions about “allocate”
What does “allocate” mean?
allocate — v. distribute. In Chinese: 分配，拨给.
How do you pronounce “allocate”?
allocate is pronounced /ˈæləkeɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: al · lo · cate.
How do you use “allocate” in a sentence?
Funds were allocated for research. (资金分配给了研究。)
What are synonyms for “allocate”?
assign, allot — all close in meaning to allocate (v. distribute).
Is “allocate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. allocate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “allocate”?
al(TO)+locate(POSITION)
