Synonyms of set apart

set apart

phrase

as in devote

to keep or intend for a special purpose

They set apart a stack of pictures for the slideshow.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• neglect
• misuse
• misapply

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of set apart

Incorporating antique finds, greenery, and utilizing your home’s quirky features, like alcoves and nooks, are just a few of the ways your home is set apart from the rest on the block. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026

The four treatment rooms are set apart within tropical vegetation, with a pavilion available for couples looking for joint pampering. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Lace trim sets this polished linen set apart, adding an elevated detail that’s dressy enough for dinner parties yet still comfortable enough to wear all day long. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026

Separate from the plaza is a four-bedroom ranch or caretaker’s house, set apart from the compound’s main gathering zones. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026