earmarked (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɛərˌmɑːkt/

Definition

Set aside or intended for a specific purpose or recipient.

Examples

• The money was earmarked for educational programs.

• This particular room has been earmarked for use as a meeting space.

• A significant portion of the budget was earmarked for infrastructure development.

How to Use earmarked

earmark for (prepositional phrase)

To set aside or designate something for a specific purpose or use. — "The building was earmarked for demolition."

earmark something (collocation)

To set aside or intend something for a specific purpose. — "They earmarked the entire amount for charity."

Synonyms of earmarked

Words with a similar meaning to earmarked:

• allocated
• designated
• reserved
• set aside

Antonyms of earmarked

Words with the opposite meaning to earmarked:

• unallocated
• undesignated

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