earmark vs reserve

reserve vs earmark

earmark and reserve both are nouns.

earmark and reserve both are verbs.

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

As verbs, earmark and reserve are synonyms defined as:

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

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

earmark (noun)	reserve (noun)
a distinctive characteristic or attribute of someone or something	the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal	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

earmark (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
	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 earmark and reserve

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