Designate and Earmark

Designate verb - To decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority.

Earmark is a synonym for designate in mark topic. In some cases you can use "Earmark" instead a verb "Designate", when it comes to topics like choose, allot, collect, set aside.

Nearby Words: design, designed, designation, designated, designating

Earmark verb - To keep or intend for a special purpose.

Designate is a synonym for earmark in set aside topic. You can use "Designate" instead a verb "Earmark", if it concerns topics such as mark, allot, collect, reserve.

Nearby Words: earmarked, earmarking