set by

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of SET BY

to keep or intend for a special purpose <I have set by the earnings from my weekend job to use as vacation money>

Synonyms allocate, consecrate, dedicate, earmark, give up (to), reserve, save, set by

Related Words bless, hallow, sanctify; commit, confide, consign, entrust (also intrust); apply, bestow, employ, use

Near Antonyms ignore, neglect; misapply, misuse

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