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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But there are significant risks, the analysts write, given Tesla’s performance to date and the possibility of investors misallocating capital into these sectors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

In truth, what’s necessary is recognition that our education system is badly misallocating resources and leaving us susceptible to such claims.

From Slate • Nov. 16, 2016

It’s about a financial crisis and the structure of our economy, which really has been misallocating capital.”

From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2011