reserve vs appropriate

appropriate vs reserve

reserve is a noun but appropriate is not a noun.

reserve is not an adjective while appropriate is an adjective.

reserve and appropriate both are verbs.

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

As verbs, reserve and appropriate are synonyms defined as:

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

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

reserve (noun)	appropriate (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

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

reserve (verb)	appropriate (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	take possession of by force, as after an invasion
hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

Difference between reserve and appropriate

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