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Definition
To allocate, grant, or appropriate funds to an organization or for a specific project.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the formal act of setting aside money from a larger budget for a particular purpose. It is almost exclusively used in administrative, political, or organizational contexts rather than personal finance. You will frequently hear it in news reports regarding government spending or corporate budget approvals.
Examples
The government decided to allocate funds to build more public housing.
How much money was allocated for this project this year?
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Common mistake
Do not use this word for personal spending or giving money to friends. It implies an official or institutional decision-making process, so using it for casual situations sounds overly bureaucratic and unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
