What does "allocates" mean?

third-person singular simple present indicative of allocate

What is a synonym for "allocates"?

Common synonyms include: earmark, administer, align, allot, allow, appoint.

Allocates

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of allocate form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

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earmark administer align allot allow appoint

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"In the U.S., the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) allocates portions of the electromagnetic spectrum used for communications to various users."

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