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verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of earmark

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 of earmark

allocate, consecrate, dedicate, devote, give up (to), reserve, save, set by
Words Related to earmark

bless, hallow, sanctify

commit, confide, consign, entrust (also intrust)

apply, bestow, employ, use
Phrases Synonymous with earmark

set apart, set aside
Near Antonyms of earmark

ignore, neglect

misapply, misuse

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