reserve vs earmark

earmark vs reserve

reserve and earmark both are nouns.

reserve and earmark both are verbs.

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

As verbs, reserve and earmark are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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

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