budget for

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Definition

Verb (transitive) To plan and allocate a specific amount of money for a particular purpose or expense within a formal financial plan (a budget).

Usage

This verb is used to describe the act of including an anticipated cost or expense in a financial plan. It implies careful calculation and foresight. It is often followed by a noun or noun phrase indicating the expense.

Examples
  • The city council budgeted for new playground equipment in the next fiscal year.
  • Did you remember to budget for annual insurance premiums?
  • We failed to budget for the sudden increase in fuel costs.
Advanced Usage
  • Passive Voice: The expense can be the subject of the sentence.
    • A significant contingency fund was budgeted for in case of construction delays.
  • With Modals: Used to express necessity, advice, or past planning.
    • You must budget for regular maintenance on a vehicle that old.
    • We should have budgeted for higher travel expenses.
Variants and Related Words
  • Budget (n.): An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.
  • Budget (v.): To allow or provide for in a budget (e.g., ).
  • Allocate for: To set aside for a particular purpose (a broader synonym).
  • Plan for: To make arrangements for in advance (a more general synonym).
Synonyms
  • Allocate for
  • Allow for
  • Plan for
  • Provide for
  • Set aside money for
Related Phrasal Verbs / Constructions
  • Account for: To take into consideration (often used similarly in financial planning).
    • Your proposal must account for potential risks.
  • Make allowance for: To plan or prepare for something, especially a possible problem or extra cost.
    • Always make allowance for unexpected expenses when you travel.
Related Idioms
  • To factor in: To include something in your calculations.
    • When pricing the service, don't forget to factor in your labor costs.
Verb
  1. calculate enough money for; provide for in the budget
    • I have not budgeted for these expensive meals