earmark — to designate or set aside something for a particular purpose
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to designate or set aside something for a particular purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪrˌmɑrk/
Example Sentences
- My mom earmarked the biggest piece of cake for my dad, but I secretly ate it while she wasn't looking.
- The company earmarked 30% of its budget for employee training programs.
- His habit of wearing mismatched socks became the earmark of his eccentric personality.
earmark
VERB[/ˈɪrˌmɑrk/]
to designate or set aside something for a particular purpose
Setting aside money for specific purposes
Earmark funds for the landmark with a golden bookmark!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the literal practice of marking the ears of livestock with notches or cuts to indicate ownership. The term was later extended metaphorically to mean designating or setting aside something for a specific purpose.
Breakdown
ear (the appendage on the head) + mark (a sign or indication) = earmark (to designate for a particular purpose)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom earmarked the biggest piece of cake for my dad, but I secretly ate it while she wasn't looking.”
“The company earmarked 30% of its budget for employee training programs.”
“His habit of wearing mismatched socks became the earmark of his eccentric personality.”
“The school earmarked Friday afternoons for extracurricular activities.”
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