Synonyms of earmark

earmark 1 of 2

verb

as in to dedicate

to keep or intend for a special purpose

the earnings from my second job have been earmarked for a down payment on a car

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dedicate
• devote
• save
• allocate
• set by
• set apart
• reserve
• give up (to)
• set aside
• consecrate
• use
• bless
• entrust
• commit
• employ
• sanctify
• apply
• consign
• intrust
• hallow
• confide
• bestow

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• neglect
• misuse
• misapply

earmark

2 of 2

noun

as in attribute

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attribute
• feature
• stamp
• characteristic
• property
• trait
• mark
• sort
• flavor
• grain
• hallmark
• savor
• savour
• point
• disposition
• self
• temperament
• clay
• tone
• constitution
• essentiality
• individuality
• temper
• nature
• uniqueness
• singularity
• distinctness
• distinctiveness
• character
• composition
• genius
• colors
• substance
• personality
• complexion
• spirit
• soul
• essence
• makeup
• metal
• interior
• habit
• stuff
• way
• interiority

Examples of earmark in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

And here Musk plans to outspend the competition with $10 billion earmarked for this year alone on better AI training and inference. —Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024

State Route 24 is viewed as a critical piece to vacant state-trust land earmarked for major development. —Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024

Noun

This has the earmarks of undue influence and other potential legal issues. —R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2024

Republicans, who control the House, have also limited each lawmaker to 15 earmark requests. —Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024