appropriate vs reserve

reserve vs appropriate

appropriate is not a noun while reserve is a noun.

appropriate is an adjective but reserve is not an adjective.

appropriate and reserve both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
appropriate	No	Yes	Yes	No
reserve	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, appropriate and reserve are synonyms defined as:

appropriate and reserve: give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

Other synonyms of appropriate include allow, earmark, set aside.

appropriate (noun)	reserve (noun)
	the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
	formality and propriety of manner
	armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
	a district that is reserved for particular purpose
	an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
	something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
	(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

appropriate (adjective)	reserve (adjective)
suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
meant or adapted for an occasion or use

appropriate (verb)	reserve (verb)
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause	give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
take possession of by force, as after an invasion	obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance
	hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
	arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

Difference between appropriate and reserve

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