Allocate and Assign

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Allocate

Allocate verb - To give as a share or portion.
Usage example: not enough computers to allocate one to every student
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Assign is a synonym for allocate in allot topic. In some cases you can use "Assign" instead a verb "Allocate", when it comes to topics like allocation, apportion, collect, transfer. popular alternative
Nearby Words: allotment, allocation, allocator, allocating

Assign

Assign verb - To give a task, duty, or responsibility to.
Usage example: assigned the class with the task of finding something in the state constitution they felt needed changing
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Allocate is a synonym for assign in allot topic. You can use "Allocate" instead a verb "Assign", if it concerns topics such as give, apportion, collect, transfer. popular alternative
Nearby Words: assignment, assigned, assigning, assignation, assignee

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member allocate member assign member
value allocate value assign value
number allocate number assign number
time allocate time assign time
Other words: items, points, skills, members, stats.
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