Budget for

ALLOT

Think of how you might distribute resources or time in a planned way, like assigning portions for different needs.

"Budget for" hints at setting aside money, and "allot" means exactly that—to assign or distribute something (like funds) for a specific purpose. The wordplay is straightforward here, with no hidden tricks or puns. Think of it as dividing up resources, which is what budgeting does. The answer fits neatly as a synonym for planning how to spend.