verb (used with object) as in strong fondness

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set aside, allocate, earmark

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Example Sentences

Example:The government set aside funds to address environmental concerns.

Definition:To allocate or reserve for a specific purpose, often to keep safe or protected from other uses.

From set aside

Example:The school allocated a portion of the budget for new educational materials.

Definition:To assign or distribute resources or funds for a specific purpose, often with the intention of protection or isolation.

From allocate

Example:The government earmarked funds for disaster relief efforts.

Definition:To designate or reserve resources or funding for a specific use, often to ensure they are used for that purpose and not diverted elsewhere.

From earmark