Verb
allocate
IPA /ˈæləkeɪt/
To set aside or give a share of time, money or resources for a particular person or purpose.
See example sentence: allocate
We allocate part of our monthly budget to home repairs.
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restraint
IPA /rɪˈstreɪnt/
Control over your feelings or actions, especially when you choose not to react strongly despite being angry, excited or tempted.
See example sentence: restraint
He showed restraint and waited until he felt calm before replying.
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