set apart vs specify

set apart and specify both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
set apart	No	No	Yes	No
specify	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, set apart and specify are synonyms defined as:

set apart and specify: select something or someone for a specific purpose

Other synonyms of set apart include assign.

set apart (verb)	specify (verb)
set apart from others	design or destine
select something or someone for a specific purpose	define clearly
	select something or someone for a specific purpose
	be specific about
	decide upon or fix definitely
	specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
	determine the essential quality of