set by
verb
set by; setting by; sets by
transitive verb
: to set apart for future use
Synonyms
- allocate
- consecrate
- dedicate
- devote
- earmark
- give up (to)
- reserve
- save
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
I have set by the earnings from my weekend job to use as vacation money.
Word History
First Known Use
circa 1601, in the meaning defined above
setting by
verb
as in dedicating
to keep or intend for a special purpose I have set by the earnings from my weekend job to use as vacation money Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- dedicating
- devoting
- setting apart
- setting aside
- saving
- giving up (to)
- allocating
- earmarking
- reserving
- consecrating
- using
- blessing
- hallowing
- entrusting
- sanctifying
- confiding
- employing
- consigning
- applying
- committing
- intrusting
- bestowing
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignoring
- neglecting
- misusing
- misapplying