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as in dedicate
to keep or intend for a special purpose
He set aside $100 a month for a down payment on a car.
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as in repeal
to put an end to by formal action
The company set aside the old strict dress code and allowed employees to dress a little more casually.
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as in dump
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
The professional organizer helped us set aside anything we didn't need or want anymore.
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