earmark Definition
- 1to set aside or designate for a particular purpose
- 2to mark the ear of an animal for identification purposes
Using earmark: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "earmark" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The government has earmarked funds for education reform.
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The company earmarked a portion of its profits for charity.
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The money was earmarked for a new community center.
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The farmer earmarked his cattle to keep track of them.
earmark Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for earmark
- allocate
- reserve
- designate
- appropriate
- set apart
Antonyms for earmark
- release
- free up
- unassign
Phrases with earmark
to reserve or allocate something for a particular person or purpose
Example
The committee earmarked a portion of the budget for the new project.
to designate or classify someone or something as a particular type or quality
Example
Her performance in the play earmarked her as a rising star in the theater world.
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The old building was earmarked for destruction to make way for a new development.
Origins of earmark
from 'ear' + 'mark'
Summary: earmark in Brief
The verb 'earmark' [eer-mahrk] means to set aside or designate something for a specific purpose, such as funds or resources. It can also refer to marking the ear of an animal for identification. Examples include 'The government has earmarked funds for education reform' and 'The farmer earmarked his cattle to keep track of them.' Phrases include 'earmark something for someone/something,' 'earmark someone/something as something,' and 'earmark something for destruction.'
