CEFR C1

earmark

verb

Meaning

To designate or set aside something, typically money or resources, for a particular purpose.

Examples

The committee decided to earmark a significant portion of the funds for environmental protection.
These donations are specifically earmarked for disaster relief efforts in the affected region.

Synonyms: designate, allocate, reserve, set aside

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earmark (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɪərmɑːrk/

Definition

To designate or set aside something, typically money or resources, for a particular purpose.

Examples

The committee decided to earmark a significant portion of the funds for environmental protection.
These donations are specifically earmarked for disaster relief efforts in the affected region.
She earmarked several hours each week to work on her personal creative writing project.

How to Use earmark

earmark for (prepositional phrase): To set aside for a specific purpose or recipient. — "The grant was earmarked for educational programs in underserved communities."

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Antonyms of earmark

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