Synonyms of set aside
10 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for set aside is allocate. Other synonyms of set aside are put aside, decline, refuse, turn down and earmark. The opposite of set aside is beg.
Synonyms and similar words for set aside
verbTo separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.
- allocateTo set aside for a purpose.
verbTo leave out of account; to omit or neglect.
verbTo declare something invalid or null and void.
- earmarkTo designate or set aside (someone or something) for a particular purpose; to allocate.
- shelve
- annul
- invalidate
- rescind
Opposite of set aside
Meaning of set aside
- verb To separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.
- verb To leave out of account; to omit or neglect.
- verb To disagree with something and reject or overturn it.
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Questions about synonyms of set aside
- What is another word for set aside?
- Set aside has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as allocate, put aside, decline, refuse, turn down, earmark, shelve and annul.
- What is the opposite of set aside?
- The opposite of set aside is beg.
- What does set aside mean?
- Set aside means to separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.
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