ALLOCATE
/ˈæl.ə.keɪt/
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of ALLOCATE
To set aside for a purpose.
To distribute according to a plan, generally followed by the adposition to.
"The bulk of K–12 education funds are allocated to school districts that in turn pay for the cost of operating schools."
To reserve a portion of memory for use by a computer program.
Examples of ALLOCATE in a Sentence
- "The bulk of K–12 education funds are allocated to school districts that in turn pay for the cost of operating schools."
Word Details
Is ALLOCATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ALLOCATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ALLOCATE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ALLOCATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | l | l | o | c | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ALLOCATE
100 words from the letters in ALLOCATE
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How to Use ALLOCATE in Word Games
ALLOCATE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ALLOCATE to find 100 additional valid words.